F17/100
HAW RIVER, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,650 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0201020
Violations
35
Contaminant Test Results
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 HAW RIVER, TOWN OF
Is HAW RIVER, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
HAW RIVER, TOWN OF water receives a grade of F (17/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 35 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has HAW RIVER, TOWN OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in HAW RIVER, TOWN OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does HAW RIVER, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, HAW RIVER, TOWN OF has 35 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 12 are health-based violations.
How many people does HAW RIVER, TOWN OF serve?
HAW RIVER, TOWN OF serves approximately 2,650 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Haw River.
What type of water does HAW RIVER, TOWN OF provide?
HAW RIVER, 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 NC0201020.
How does HAW RIVER, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
HAW RIVER, TOWN OF scores 17/100 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.