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NORTHWEST WATER SUPPLY INC — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,105 people · North Carolina

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NC0347015
Violations
133

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
4.02 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

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, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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: January 1, 2022 – August 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
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 13, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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: January 1, 2022 – August 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: September 22, 2021 – October 20, 2021Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – October 14, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 WATER SUPPLY INC

Is NORTHWEST WATER SUPPLY INC water safe to drink?

NORTHWEST WATER SUPPLY INC water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 133 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has NORTHWEST WATER SUPPLY INC detected?

2 contaminants were tested in NORTHWEST WATER SUPPLY INC's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does NORTHWEST WATER SUPPLY INC have any EPA violations?

Yes, NORTHWEST WATER SUPPLY INC has 133 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, RPT. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does NORTHWEST WATER SUPPLY INC serve?

NORTHWEST WATER SUPPLY INC serves approximately 1,105 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Raeford.

What type of water does NORTHWEST WATER SUPPLY INC provide?

NORTHWEST WATER SUPPLY INC sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC0347015.

How does NORTHWEST WATER SUPPLY INC compare to other utilities in North Carolina?

NORTHWEST WATER SUPPLY INC 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

Raeford