F0/100
SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 18,555 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0239107
Violations
41
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.011 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.006 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2020.
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 SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY
Is SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY water safe to drink?
SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 41 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY detected?
69 contaminants were tested in SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY has 41 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include Other, MCL, TT. 25 are health-based violations.
How many people does SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY serve?
SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY serves approximately 18,555 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Butner.
What type of water does SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY provide?
SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY 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 NC0239107.
How does SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY 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.