D29/100
MEBANE, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 20,212 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0201018
Violations
20
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.005 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 460.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2010.
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 MEBANE, CITY OF
Is MEBANE, CITY OF water safe to drink?
MEBANE, CITY OF water receives a grade of D (29/100), which is considered poor. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 20 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has MEBANE, CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in MEBANE, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, chlorate. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does MEBANE, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, MEBANE, CITY OF has 20 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2010. Violation types include MCL, Other, MR. 8 are health-based violations.
How many people does MEBANE, CITY OF serve?
MEBANE, CITY OF serves approximately 20,212 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Mebane.
What type of water does MEBANE, CITY OF provide?
MEBANE, 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 NC0201018.
How does MEBANE, CITY OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
MEBANE, CITY OF 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.