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NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 5,715 people · North Carolina

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NC0466108
Violations
47

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

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: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

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: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
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 16, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – July 16, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: September 4, 2024Rule: 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: June 11, 2023 – August 18, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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--MILWAUKEE

Is NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE water safe to drink?

NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE water receives a grade of C (41/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 47 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE detected?

31 contaminants were tested in NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE have any EPA violations?

Yes, NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE has 47 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, RPT, TT. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE serve?

NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE serves approximately 5,715 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Jackson.

What type of water does NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE provide?

NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC0466108.

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

NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE scores 41/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Jackson