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NORTHAMPTON--LAKE GASTON — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 3,984 people · North Carolina

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0466110
Violations
88

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOS
0.006 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

9

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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: November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024Rule: 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 – July 21, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – July 21, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – November 19, 2021Enforcement: 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 NORTHAMPTON--LAKE GASTON

Is NORTHAMPTON--LAKE GASTON water safe to drink?

NORTHAMPTON--LAKE GASTON water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 88 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has NORTHAMPTON--LAKE GASTON detected?

31 contaminants were tested in NORTHAMPTON--LAKE GASTON's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does NORTHAMPTON--LAKE GASTON have any EPA violations?

Yes, NORTHAMPTON--LAKE GASTON has 88 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, MON, RPT. 13 are health-based violations.

How many people does NORTHAMPTON--LAKE GASTON serve?

NORTHAMPTON--LAKE GASTON serves approximately 3,984 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Lake Gaston.

What type of water does NORTHAMPTON--LAKE GASTON provide?

NORTHAMPTON--LAKE GASTON 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 NC0466110.

How does NORTHAMPTON--LAKE GASTON compare to other utilities in North Carolina?

NORTHAMPTON--LAKE GASTON 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.

Cities Served

Lake Gaston