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LOWELL, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 3,837 people · North Carolina

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0136060
Violations
26

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

9

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

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, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: 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, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Reporting violation

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

When: October 17, 2024 – February 10, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – February 10, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

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

When: July 11, 2023 – July 12, 2023Rule: Total Coliform 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: August 1, 2022 – October 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

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

When: October 11, 2021 – October 18, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – October 14, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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 LOWELL, CITY OF

Is LOWELL, CITY OF water safe to drink?

LOWELL, CITY OF water receives a grade of B (66/100), which is considered good. Out of 34 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has LOWELL, CITY OF detected?

34 contaminants were tested in LOWELL, CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does LOWELL, CITY OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, LOWELL, CITY OF has 26 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, RPT, TT. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does LOWELL, CITY OF serve?

LOWELL, CITY OF serves approximately 3,837 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Lowell.

What type of water does LOWELL, CITY OF provide?

LOWELL, CITY 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 NC0136060.

How does LOWELL, CITY OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?

LOWELL, CITY OF scores 66/100 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.

Cities Served

Lowell