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FREMONT, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,265 people · North Carolina

Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NC0496025
Violations
28

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.003 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

10

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: November 11, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
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 – April 15, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – April 15, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: 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: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: 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, 2024 – February 6, 2024Rule: Ground Water 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: October 1, 2023 – November 6, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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: October 1, 2023 – October 31, 2023Rule: 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: August 1, 2022 – July 31, 2023Rule: 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: August 1, 2022 – July 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 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 FREMONT, TOWN OF

Is FREMONT, TOWN OF water safe to drink?

FREMONT, TOWN OF water receives a grade of C (57/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 28 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has FREMONT, TOWN OF detected?

31 contaminants were tested in FREMONT, TOWN OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does FREMONT, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, FREMONT, TOWN OF has 28 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, MR. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does FREMONT, TOWN OF serve?

FREMONT, TOWN OF serves approximately 1,265 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Fremont.

What type of water does FREMONT, TOWN OF provide?

FREMONT, TOWN OF sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC0496025.

How does FREMONT, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?

FREMONT, TOWN OF scores 57/100 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.

Cities Served

Fremont