C56/100

FUQUAY-VARINA, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 42,954 people · North Carolina

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
System ID
NC0392055
Violations
14

Contaminant Test Results

4 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOS
0.008 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
PFOA
0.007 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
chlorate
450.00 µg/LAbove Goal
1,4-dioxane
3.60 µg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

4

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

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, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: 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, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: 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: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 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: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: 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 FUQUAY-VARINA, TOWN OF

Is FUQUAY-VARINA, TOWN OF water safe to drink?

FUQUAY-VARINA, TOWN OF water receives a grade of C (56/100), which is considered fair. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 14 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has FUQUAY-VARINA, TOWN OF detected?

69 contaminants were tested in FUQUAY-VARINA, TOWN OF's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, chlorate, 1,4-dioxane. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does FUQUAY-VARINA, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, FUQUAY-VARINA, TOWN OF has 14 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, MCL, Other. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does FUQUAY-VARINA, TOWN OF serve?

FUQUAY-VARINA, TOWN OF serves approximately 42,954 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Fuquay-Varina.

What type of water does FUQUAY-VARINA, TOWN OF provide?

FUQUAY-VARINA, 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 NC0392055.

How does FUQUAY-VARINA, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?

FUQUAY-VARINA, 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.

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