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NORLINA, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,108 people · North Carolina

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0293020
Violations
71

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

12

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: December 5, 2024Rule: Ground Water 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 19, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – December 19, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: July 12, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – November 14, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: February 10, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

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, 2023Rule: Ground Water 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: May 11, 2023 – April 26, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022 – November 9, 2022Enforcement: 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 – April 26, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: November 24, 2021 – March 28, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – February 10, 2022Enforcement: 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 NORLINA, TOWN OF

Is NORLINA, TOWN OF water safe to drink?

NORLINA, TOWN OF water receives a grade of D (21/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 71 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has NORLINA, TOWN OF detected?

4 contaminants were tested in NORLINA, TOWN OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does NORLINA, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, NORLINA, TOWN OF has 71 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, RPT, TT. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does NORLINA, TOWN OF serve?

NORLINA, TOWN OF serves approximately 1,108 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Norlina.

What type of water does NORLINA, TOWN OF provide?

NORLINA, TOWN OF 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 NC0293020.

How does NORLINA, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?

NORLINA, TOWN OF scores 21/100 with a grade of D (poor). 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

Norlina