B67/100
GOLDSBORO, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 34,959 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0496010
Violations
7
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.006 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 1410.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
PFOA | 0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2018.
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 GOLDSBORO, CITY OF
Is GOLDSBORO, CITY OF water safe to drink?
GOLDSBORO, CITY OF water receives a grade of B (67/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 3 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has GOLDSBORO, CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in GOLDSBORO, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, chlorate. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does GOLDSBORO, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, GOLDSBORO, CITY OF has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include TT, MR, Other. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does GOLDSBORO, CITY OF serve?
GOLDSBORO, CITY OF serves approximately 34,959 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Goldsboro.
What type of water does GOLDSBORO, CITY OF provide?
GOLDSBORO, CITY OF 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 NC0496010.
How does GOLDSBORO, CITY OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
GOLDSBORO, CITY OF scores 67/100 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.