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GOLDSTON-GULF SANITARY DIST — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,187 people · North Carolina

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
NC0319025
Violations
169

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

12

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: December 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: 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: December 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – December 23, 2024Enforcement: 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
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023 – November 7, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: March 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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, 2023 – March 28, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022 – November 9, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

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

When: November 11, 2021 – December 21, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

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

When: October 1, 2021 – September 29, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – December 28, 2021Enforcement: 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 GOLDSTON-GULF SANITARY DIST

Is GOLDSTON-GULF SANITARY DIST water safe to drink?

GOLDSTON-GULF SANITARY DIST water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 169 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has GOLDSTON-GULF SANITARY DIST detected?

4 contaminants were tested in GOLDSTON-GULF SANITARY DIST's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does GOLDSTON-GULF SANITARY DIST have any EPA violations?

Yes, GOLDSTON-GULF SANITARY DIST has 169 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, MON, Other. 45 are health-based violations.

How many people does GOLDSTON-GULF SANITARY DIST serve?

GOLDSTON-GULF SANITARY DIST serves approximately 1,187 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Goldston.

What type of water does GOLDSTON-GULF SANITARY DIST provide?

GOLDSTON-GULF SANITARY DIST 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 NC0319025.

How does GOLDSTON-GULF SANITARY DIST compare to other utilities in North Carolina?

GOLDSTON-GULF SANITARY DIST scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Goldston