B78/100
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 17,144 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NC0425035
Violations
7
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 303.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2019.
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 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT
Is MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT water safe to drink?
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT water receives a grade of B (78/100), which is considered good. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT detected?
66 contaminants were tested in MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT's water. Notable contaminants include chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT have any EPA violations?
Yes, MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include MCL, Other, MR. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT serve?
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT serves approximately 17,144 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Cherry Point.
What type of water does MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT provide?
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC0425035.
How does MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT scores 78/100 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.