A87/100
NEW BERN, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 37,884 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NC0425010
Violations
10
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 1500.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2009.
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 NEW BERN, CITY OF
Is NEW BERN, CITY OF water safe to drink?
NEW BERN, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (87/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has NEW BERN, CITY OF detected?
66 contaminants were tested in NEW BERN, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NEW BERN, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, NEW BERN, CITY OF has 10 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2009. Violation types include MR, Other.
How many people does NEW BERN, CITY OF serve?
NEW BERN, CITY OF serves approximately 37,884 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: New Bern.
What type of water does NEW BERN, CITY OF provide?
NEW BERN, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC0425010.
How does NEW BERN, CITY OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
NEW BERN, CITY 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.