B79/100
OLD FORT, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,700 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NC0156025
Violations
13
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
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 – March 26, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024 – March 26, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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: September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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: September 1, 2021 – August 31, 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 OLD FORT, TOWN OF
Is OLD FORT, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
OLD FORT, TOWN OF water receives a grade of B (79/100), which is considered good. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has OLD FORT, TOWN OF detected?
31 contaminants were tested in OLD FORT, TOWN OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does OLD FORT, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, OLD FORT, TOWN OF has 13 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, MR. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does OLD FORT, TOWN OF serve?
OLD FORT, TOWN OF serves approximately 1,700 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Old Fort.
What type of water does OLD FORT, TOWN OF provide?
OLD FORT, TOWN OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC0156025.
How does OLD FORT, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
OLD FORT, TOWN OF scores 79/100 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.