A88/100
SALEMBURG, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,637 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NC0382025
Violations
12
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
3
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: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: 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, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: September 22, 2021 – June 7, 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 SALEMBURG, TOWN OF
Is SALEMBURG, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
SALEMBURG, TOWN OF water receives a grade of A (88/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has SALEMBURG, TOWN OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in SALEMBURG, TOWN OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does SALEMBURG, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, SALEMBURG, TOWN OF has 12 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other.
How many people does SALEMBURG, TOWN OF serve?
SALEMBURG, TOWN OF serves approximately 1,637 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Salemburg.
What type of water does SALEMBURG, TOWN OF provide?
SALEMBURG, TOWN OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC0382025.
How does SALEMBURG, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
SALEMBURG, TOWN OF scores 88/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.