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MOORE CO PUBLIC UTIL-PINEHURST — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 30,377 people · North Carolina

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0363108
Violations
101

Contaminant Test Results

3 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.79 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
chlorate
360.00 µg/L—Above Goal
1,4-dioxane
12.00 µg/L—Above Goal

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: July 19, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
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, 2024 – June 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: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: 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: September 11, 2023 – October 5, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: January 1, 2022 – March 18, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 MOORE CO PUBLIC UTIL-PINEHURST

Is MOORE CO PUBLIC UTIL-PINEHURST water safe to drink?

MOORE CO PUBLIC UTIL-PINEHURST water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 101 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has MOORE CO PUBLIC UTIL-PINEHURST detected?

70 contaminants were tested in MOORE CO PUBLIC UTIL-PINEHURST's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), chlorate, 1,4-dioxane. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does MOORE CO PUBLIC UTIL-PINEHURST have any EPA violations?

Yes, MOORE CO PUBLIC UTIL-PINEHURST has 101 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, RPT. 5 are health-based violations.

How many people does MOORE CO PUBLIC UTIL-PINEHURST serve?

MOORE CO PUBLIC UTIL-PINEHURST serves approximately 30,377 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Pinehurst.

What type of water does MOORE CO PUBLIC UTIL-PINEHURST provide?

MOORE CO PUBLIC UTIL-PINEHURST 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 NC0363108.

How does MOORE CO PUBLIC UTIL-PINEHURST compare to other utilities in North Carolina?

MOORE CO PUBLIC UTIL-PINEHURST 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

Pinehurst