C52/100
DOBSON, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,615 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0286030
Violations
44
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Reporting violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 17, 2024 – November 15, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024 – November 15, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – November 9, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – October 14, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About DOBSON, TOWN OF
Is DOBSON, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
DOBSON, TOWN OF water receives a grade of C (52/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 44 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has DOBSON, TOWN OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in DOBSON, TOWN OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does DOBSON, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, DOBSON, TOWN OF has 44 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, Other. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does DOBSON, TOWN OF serve?
DOBSON, TOWN OF serves approximately 2,615 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Dobson.
What type of water does DOBSON, TOWN OF provide?
DOBSON, TOWN OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NC0286030.
How does DOBSON, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
DOBSON, TOWN OF scores 52/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.