B66/100
FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 215,590 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0326010
Violations
8
Contaminant Test Results
4 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.015 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 | 3.70 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2020.
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 FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM
Is FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM water safe to drink?
FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM water receives a grade of B (66/100), which is considered good. Out of 76 contaminants tested, 2 exceed EPA legal limits. 4 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM detected?
76 contaminants were tested in FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, chlorate, 1,4-dioxane. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM have any EPA violations?
Yes, FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM has 8 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM serve?
FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM serves approximately 215,590 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Fayetteville.
What type of water does FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM provide?
FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM 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 NC0326010.
How does FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM scores 66/100 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.