F10/100
SOUTHERN OUTER BANKS WTR SYST — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 8,209 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NC6027001
Violations
78
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2021.
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 SOUTHERN OUTER BANKS WTR SYST
Is SOUTHERN OUTER BANKS WTR SYST water safe to drink?
SOUTHERN OUTER BANKS WTR SYST water receives a grade of F (10/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 78 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has SOUTHERN OUTER BANKS WTR SYST detected?
31 contaminants were tested in SOUTHERN OUTER BANKS WTR SYST's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does SOUTHERN OUTER BANKS WTR SYST have any EPA violations?
Yes, SOUTHERN OUTER BANKS WTR SYST has 78 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does SOUTHERN OUTER BANKS WTR SYST serve?
SOUTHERN OUTER BANKS WTR SYST serves approximately 8,209 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Corolla.
What type of water does SOUTHERN OUTER BANKS WTR SYST provide?
SOUTHERN OUTER BANKS WTR SYST sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC6027001.
How does SOUTHERN OUTER BANKS WTR SYST compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
SOUTHERN OUTER BANKS WTR SYST scores 10/100 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.