A89/100
MOUNT OLIVE, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 4,261 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NC0496015
Violations
7
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: April 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Reporting violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 17, 2024 – December 16, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024 – December 16, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 16, 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 MOUNT OLIVE, TOWN OF
Is MOUNT OLIVE, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
MOUNT OLIVE, TOWN OF water receives a grade of A (89/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has MOUNT OLIVE, TOWN OF detected?
31 contaminants were tested in MOUNT OLIVE, TOWN OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does MOUNT OLIVE, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, MOUNT OLIVE, TOWN OF has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MON, RPT, TT. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does MOUNT OLIVE, TOWN OF serve?
MOUNT OLIVE, TOWN OF serves approximately 4,261 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Mount Olive.
What type of water does MOUNT OLIVE, TOWN OF provide?
MOUNT OLIVE, TOWN OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC0496015.
How does MOUNT OLIVE, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
MOUNT OLIVE, TOWN OF scores 89/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.