A87/100
NAGS HEAD, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,125 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
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System ID
NC0428010
Violations
13
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2004.
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 NAGS HEAD, TOWN OF
Is NAGS HEAD, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
NAGS HEAD, TOWN OF water receives a grade of A (87/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has NAGS HEAD, TOWN OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in NAGS HEAD, TOWN OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does NAGS HEAD, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, NAGS HEAD, TOWN OF has 13 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2004. Violation types include MR.
How many people does NAGS HEAD, TOWN OF serve?
NAGS HEAD, TOWN OF serves approximately 3,125 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Nags Head.
What type of water does NAGS HEAD, TOWN OF provide?
NAGS HEAD, TOWN OF sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC0428010.
How does NAGS HEAD, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
NAGS HEAD, TOWN OF scores 87/100 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.