C56/100
FAIRMONT, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,837 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NC0378025
Violations
40
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
3
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 – December 30, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024 – December 30, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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, 2023 – March 8, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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 FAIRMONT, TOWN OF
Is FAIRMONT, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
FAIRMONT, TOWN OF water receives a grade of C (56/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 40 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has FAIRMONT, TOWN OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in FAIRMONT, TOWN OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does FAIRMONT, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, FAIRMONT, TOWN OF has 40 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does FAIRMONT, TOWN OF serve?
FAIRMONT, TOWN OF serves approximately 2,837 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Fairmont.
What type of water does FAIRMONT, TOWN OF provide?
FAIRMONT, TOWN OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC0378025.
How does FAIRMONT, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
FAIRMONT, TOWN OF scores 56/100 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.