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MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 14,710 people · North Carolina

Water Source

Surface Water

County

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System ID

NC0362010

Violations

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals

Contaminant	Detected	Limit (MCL)	Goal (MCLG)	Status
1,4-dioxane	0.980 µg/L	—	0.350 µg/L	Above Goal

EPA Violation History

Violations (last 5yr)

Unresolved

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to conduct Level 2 Assessment

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

When: August 15, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: June 19, 2025 – June 25, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: June 19, 2025 – June 25, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to conduct Level 2 Assessment

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

When: June 1, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: April 4, 2025 – April 18, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: April 4, 2025 – April 18, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 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: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 1 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: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

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

When: March 11, 2025 – March 12, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

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

When: November 11, 2024 – January 14, 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: October 1, 2024 – January 14, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

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

When: October 1, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: March 5, 2022 – March 23, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: January 21, 2022 – March 23, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 2Resolved

Treatment Technique Violation

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 2Resolved

Treatment Technique Violation

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 2Resolved

Treatment Technique Violation

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 MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER SYSTEM

Is MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?

MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 82 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER SYSTEM detected?

69 contaminants were tested in MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include 1,4-dioxane. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?

Yes, MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER SYSTEM has 82 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, MCL, Other. 16 are health-based violations.

How many people does MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serve?

MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 14,710 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Mt Gilead.

What type of water does MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER SYSTEM provide?

MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER SYSTEM 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 NC0362010.

How does MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in North Carolina?

MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER SYSTEM scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Mt Gilead