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OLD NORTH UTILITIES SERVICES/FT BRAGG — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 65,000 people · North Carolina

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC5026019
Violations
8

Contaminant Test Results

4 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOS
0.013 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
PFOA
0.009 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
chlorate
310.00 µg/L—Above Goal
1,4-dioxane
4.20 µg/L—Above Goal

EPA Violation History

4

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

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, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: 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: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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: November 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022Rule: Total Coliform 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: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 1 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 NORTH UTILITIES SERVICES/FT BRAGG

Is OLD NORTH UTILITIES SERVICES/FT BRAGG water safe to drink?

OLD NORTH UTILITIES SERVICES/FT BRAGG water receives a grade of B (70/100), which is considered good. Out of 76 contaminants tested, 2 exceed EPA legal limits. 4 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has OLD NORTH UTILITIES SERVICES/FT BRAGG detected?

76 contaminants were tested in OLD NORTH UTILITIES SERVICES/FT BRAGG's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, chlorate, 1,4-dioxane. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does OLD NORTH UTILITIES SERVICES/FT BRAGG have any EPA violations?

Yes, OLD NORTH UTILITIES SERVICES/FT BRAGG has 8 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, MON.

How many people does OLD NORTH UTILITIES SERVICES/FT BRAGG serve?

OLD NORTH UTILITIES SERVICES/FT BRAGG serves approximately 65,000 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Fayetteville.

What type of water does OLD NORTH UTILITIES SERVICES/FT BRAGG provide?

OLD NORTH UTILITIES SERVICES/FT BRAGG 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 NC5026019.

How does OLD NORTH UTILITIES SERVICES/FT BRAGG compare to other utilities in North Carolina?

OLD NORTH UTILITIES SERVICES/FT BRAGG scores 70/100 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

Fayetteville