B67/100

NORTHWEST ONSLOW WATER ASSOC — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,555 people · North Carolina

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
NC0467030
Violations
18

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.005 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

2

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

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

When: August 11, 2022 – August 26, 2022Rule: Total Coliform 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: October 11, 2021 – October 13, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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 NORTHWEST ONSLOW WATER ASSOC

Is NORTHWEST ONSLOW WATER ASSOC water safe to drink?

NORTHWEST ONSLOW WATER ASSOC water receives a grade of B (67/100), which is considered good. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has NORTHWEST ONSLOW WATER ASSOC detected?

1 contaminants were tested in NORTHWEST ONSLOW WATER ASSOC's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does NORTHWEST ONSLOW WATER ASSOC have any EPA violations?

Yes, NORTHWEST ONSLOW WATER ASSOC has 18 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include RPT, MR, Other. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does NORTHWEST ONSLOW WATER ASSOC serve?

NORTHWEST ONSLOW WATER ASSOC serves approximately 2,555 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Richlands.

What type of water does NORTHWEST ONSLOW WATER ASSOC provide?

NORTHWEST ONSLOW WATER ASSOC sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC0467030.

How does NORTHWEST ONSLOW WATER ASSOC compare to other utilities in North Carolina?

NORTHWEST ONSLOW WATER ASSOC scores 67/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served