D29/100
HYDE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,256 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NC0448010
Violations
67
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2005.
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 HYDE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
Is HYDE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
HYDE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of D (29/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 67 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has HYDE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM detected?
31 contaminants were tested in HYDE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does HYDE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, HYDE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM has 67 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2005. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does HYDE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serve?
HYDE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 5,256 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Swanquarter.
What type of water does HYDE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM provide?
HYDE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC0448010.
How does HYDE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
HYDE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM scores 29/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.