When: May 19, 2023 – April 24, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – November 8, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: February 1, 2022 – April 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: February 1, 2022 – April 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2022 – April 4, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: September 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
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 ELM CITY, TOWN OF
Is ELM CITY, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
ELM CITY, TOWN OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 104 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has ELM CITY, TOWN OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in ELM CITY, TOWN OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does ELM CITY, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, ELM CITY, TOWN OF has 104 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MCL, Other, MR. 13 are health-based violations.
How many people does ELM CITY, TOWN OF serve?
ELM CITY, TOWN OF serves approximately 1,450 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Elm City.
What type of water does ELM CITY, TOWN OF provide?
ELM CITY, TOWN OF sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NC0498020.
How does ELM CITY, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
ELM CITY, TOWN OF 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.