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LAURADALE S/D — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,527 people · North Carolina

Water Source

Groundwater

County

—

System ID

NC0467136

Violations

225

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals

Contaminant	Detected	Limit (MCL)	Goal (MCLG)	Status
Copper (90th percentile)	2.26 mg/L	1.30 mg/L	1.30 mg/L	Over Limit

EPA Violation History

Violations (last 5yr)

Unresolved

Health-Related

TIER 2Resolved

Other non-health-based violation

When: March 11, 2024 – June 6, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 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: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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: October 1, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: July 26, 2023 – January 3, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

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

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: October 22, 2022 – January 3, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: October 22, 2022 – January 3, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: October 22, 2022 – January 3, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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: September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023Rule: 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: September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

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

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: July 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Ground Water 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: April 1, 2022 – January 9, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Enforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Enforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Enforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – October 14, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: July 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Consumer confidence report — inadequate or unavailable

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

When: July 1, 2021 – November 29, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 2Resolved

Consumer confidence report — content deficiency

When: July 1, 2021 – December 21, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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 LAURADALE S/D

Is LAURADALE S/D water safe to drink?

LAURADALE S/D water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 225 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has LAURADALE S/D detected?

2 contaminants were tested in LAURADALE S/D's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does LAURADALE S/D have any EPA violations?

Yes, LAURADALE S/D has 225 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include TT, MR, Other. 7 are health-based violations.

How many people does LAURADALE S/D serve?

LAURADALE S/D serves approximately 2,527 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Jacksonville.

What type of water does LAURADALE S/D provide?

LAURADALE S/D sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC0467136.

How does LAURADALE S/D compare to other utilities in North Carolina?

LAURADALE S/D 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

Jacksonville