F0/100
NORTH RIVER/MILL CREEK WATER SERVICE DIS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 4,417 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NC0416197
Violations
87
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.48 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2011.
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 NORTH RIVER/MILL CREEK WATER SERVICE DIS
Is NORTH RIVER/MILL CREEK WATER SERVICE DIS water safe to drink?
NORTH RIVER/MILL CREEK WATER SERVICE DIS water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 87 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has NORTH RIVER/MILL CREEK WATER SERVICE DIS detected?
2 contaminants were tested in NORTH RIVER/MILL CREEK WATER SERVICE DIS's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NORTH RIVER/MILL CREEK WATER SERVICE DIS have any EPA violations?
Yes, NORTH RIVER/MILL CREEK WATER SERVICE DIS has 87 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2011. Violation types include MCL, Other, MR. 13 are health-based violations.
How many people does NORTH RIVER/MILL CREEK WATER SERVICE DIS serve?
NORTH RIVER/MILL CREEK WATER SERVICE DIS serves approximately 4,417 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Beaufort.
What type of water does NORTH RIVER/MILL CREEK WATER SERVICE DIS provide?
NORTH RIVER/MILL CREEK WATER SERVICE DIS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC0416197.
How does NORTH RIVER/MILL CREEK WATER SERVICE DIS compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
NORTH RIVER/MILL CREEK WATER SERVICE DIS 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.