C58/100
MONROE, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 43,081 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0190010
Violations
22
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation
When: August 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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: April 11, 2025 – April 30, 2025Rule: 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: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 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: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 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 MONROE, CITY OF
Is MONROE, CITY OF water safe to drink?
MONROE, CITY OF water receives a grade of C (58/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 22 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has MONROE, CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in MONROE, CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does MONROE, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, MONROE, CITY OF has 22 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MCL, RPT, MR. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does MONROE, CITY OF serve?
MONROE, CITY OF serves approximately 43,081 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Monroe.
What type of water does MONROE, CITY OF provide?
MONROE, CITY OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NC0190010.
How does MONROE, CITY OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
MONROE, CITY OF scores 58/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.