F0/100
DUPLIN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 18,542 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NC0431085
Violations
169
Contaminant Test Results
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 DUPLIN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
Is DUPLIN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
DUPLIN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 169 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has DUPLIN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM detected?
66 contaminants were tested in DUPLIN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does DUPLIN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, DUPLIN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM has 169 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include RPT, Other, MR. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does DUPLIN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serve?
DUPLIN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 18,542 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Kenansville.
What type of water does DUPLIN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM provide?
DUPLIN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC0431085.
How does DUPLIN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
DUPLIN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.