B66/100
ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 65,303 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NC0378055
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
4 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
HFPO-DA | 0.033 µg/L | 0.010 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.030 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.006 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 496.69 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
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 ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
Is ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of B (66/100), which is considered good. Out of 73 contaminants tested, 3 exceed EPA legal limits. 4 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM detected?
73 contaminants were tested in ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, HFPO-DA, PFOS, chlorate. 3 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include MCL, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serve?
ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 65,303 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Maxton.
What type of water does ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM provide?
ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC0378055.
How does ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM scores 66/100 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.