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PRINCETON, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,326 people · North Carolina

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0351050
Violations
55

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.016 mg/L0.015 mg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

11

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

2

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: June 16, 2025 – July 29, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: June 16, 2025 – July 29, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: March 22, 2025 – May 14, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Other non-health-based violation

When: December 10, 2024 – July 14, 2025Rule: 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, 2024 – March 31, 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: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Consumer confidence report — inadequate or unavailable

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Consumer confidence report — content deficiency

When: January 1, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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 – March 24, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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 PRINCETON, TOWN OF

Is PRINCETON, TOWN OF water safe to drink?

PRINCETON, TOWN OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 55 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has PRINCETON, TOWN OF detected?

1 contaminants were tested in PRINCETON, TOWN OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does PRINCETON, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, PRINCETON, TOWN OF has 55 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MON, Other, MR. 13 are health-based violations.

How many people does PRINCETON, TOWN OF serve?

PRINCETON, TOWN OF serves approximately 1,326 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Princeton.

What type of water does PRINCETON, TOWN OF provide?

PRINCETON, 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 NC0351050.

How does PRINCETON, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?

PRINCETON, 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.

Cities Served

Princeton