B77/100
LAURINBURG, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 18,288 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NC0383010
Violations
20
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 270.59 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2017.
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 LAURINBURG, CITY OF
Is LAURINBURG, CITY OF water safe to drink?
LAURINBURG, CITY OF water receives a grade of B (77/100), which is considered good. Out of 73 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has LAURINBURG, CITY OF detected?
73 contaminants were tested in LAURINBURG, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does LAURINBURG, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, LAURINBURG, CITY OF has 20 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2017. Violation types include Other, MR.
How many people does LAURINBURG, CITY OF serve?
LAURINBURG, CITY OF serves approximately 18,288 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Laurinburg.
What type of water does LAURINBURG, CITY OF provide?
LAURINBURG, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC0383010.
How does LAURINBURG, CITY OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
LAURINBURG, CITY OF scores 77/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.