F16/100
HILLSBOROUGH, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 14,006 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0368015
Violations
52
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 HILLSBOROUGH, TOWN OF
Is HILLSBOROUGH, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
HILLSBOROUGH, TOWN OF water receives a grade of F (16/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 52 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has HILLSBOROUGH, TOWN OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in HILLSBOROUGH, TOWN OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does HILLSBOROUGH, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, HILLSBOROUGH, TOWN OF has 52 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include RPT, MR, Other. 8 are health-based violations.
How many people does HILLSBOROUGH, TOWN OF serve?
HILLSBOROUGH, TOWN OF serves approximately 14,006 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Hillsborough.
What type of water does HILLSBOROUGH, TOWN OF provide?
HILLSBOROUGH, TOWN 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 NC0368015.
How does HILLSBOROUGH, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
HILLSBOROUGH, TOWN OF scores 16/100 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.