F0/100
ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 55,891 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0464010
Violations
57
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.007 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.005 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 1110.00 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 ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF
Is ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF water safe to drink?
ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 57 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS, chlorate. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF has 57 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 8 are health-based violations.
How many people does ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF serve?
ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF serves approximately 55,891 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Rocky Mount.
What type of water does ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF provide?
ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NC0464010.
How does ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
ROCKY MOUNT, CITY 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.