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SPRING LAKE, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 11,725 people · North Carolina

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
NC0326020
Violations
41

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOS
0.013 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
PFOA
0.009 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

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: August 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: July 4, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
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: September 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: September 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: May 11, 2024 – May 15, 2024Rule: Total Coliform 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 SPRING LAKE, TOWN OF

Is SPRING LAKE, TOWN OF water safe to drink?

SPRING LAKE, TOWN OF water receives a grade of F (11/100), 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 SPRING LAKE, TOWN OF detected?

54 contaminants were tested in SPRING LAKE, TOWN OF's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does SPRING LAKE, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, SPRING LAKE, TOWN OF has 41 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, MON. 8 are health-based violations.

How many people does SPRING LAKE, TOWN OF serve?

SPRING LAKE, TOWN OF serves approximately 11,725 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Spring Lake.

What type of water does SPRING LAKE, TOWN OF provide?

SPRING LAKE, TOWN OF sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NC0326020.

How does SPRING LAKE, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?

SPRING LAKE, TOWN OF scores 11/100 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.

Cities Served

Spring Lake