B76/100
OCEAN ISLE BEACH, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 7,925 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0410035
Violations
8
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.011 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.007 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2019.
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 OCEAN ISLE BEACH, TOWN OF
Is OCEAN ISLE BEACH, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
OCEAN ISLE BEACH, TOWN OF water receives a grade of B (76/100), which is considered good. Out of 38 contaminants tested, 2 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has OCEAN ISLE BEACH, TOWN OF detected?
38 contaminants were tested in OCEAN ISLE BEACH, TOWN OF's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does OCEAN ISLE BEACH, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, TOWN OF has 8 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include MR.
How many people does OCEAN ISLE BEACH, TOWN OF serve?
OCEAN ISLE BEACH, TOWN OF serves approximately 7,925 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Ocean Isle Beach.
What type of water does OCEAN ISLE BEACH, TOWN OF provide?
OCEAN ISLE BEACH, 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 NC0410035.
How does OCEAN ISLE BEACH, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
OCEAN ISLE BEACH, TOWN OF scores 76/100 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.