B74/100
DUNN, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 12,442 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0343010
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
4 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.013 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.009 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 230.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
1,4-dioxane | 1.60 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2016.
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 DUNN, CITY OF
Is DUNN, CITY OF water safe to drink?
DUNN, CITY OF water receives a grade of B (74/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, 2 exceed EPA legal limits. 4 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has DUNN, CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in DUNN, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, chlorate, 1,4-dioxane. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does DUNN, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, DUNN, CITY OF has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include MR, Other.
How many people does DUNN, CITY OF serve?
DUNN, CITY OF serves approximately 12,442 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Erwin.
What type of water does DUNN, CITY OF provide?
DUNN, CITY 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 NC0343010.
How does DUNN, CITY OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
DUNN, CITY OF scores 74/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.