F10/100
SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 24,102 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0363010
Violations
42
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Reporting violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 17, 2024 – November 7, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024 – November 7, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 PINES, TOWN OF
Is SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF water receives a grade of F (10/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 42 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF has 42 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, Other. 12 are health-based violations.
How many people does SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF serve?
SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF serves approximately 24,102 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Pinebluff.
What type of water does SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF provide?
SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN 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 NC0363010.
How does SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF 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.