F0/100
OAKBORO, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,173 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0184020
Violations
127
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
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, 2023 – April 19, 2023Rule: 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: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 OAKBORO, TOWN OF
Is OAKBORO, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
OAKBORO, TOWN OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 127 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has OAKBORO, TOWN OF detected?
4 contaminants were tested in OAKBORO, TOWN OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does OAKBORO, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, OAKBORO, TOWN OF has 127 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, MCL, Other. 18 are health-based violations.
How many people does OAKBORO, TOWN OF serve?
OAKBORO, TOWN OF serves approximately 3,173 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Oakboro.
What type of water does OAKBORO, TOWN OF provide?
OAKBORO, TOWN OF 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 NC0184020.
How does OAKBORO, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
OAKBORO, TOWN OF 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.