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SURF CITY, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 9,730 people · North Carolina

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NC0471015
Violations
142

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.42 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: January 1, 2025 – August 18, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
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 – October 30, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – October 30, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: January 1, 2024 – February 21, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

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

When: October 1, 2022 – November 22, 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 SURF CITY, TOWN OF

Is SURF CITY, TOWN OF water safe to drink?

SURF CITY, TOWN OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 142 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has SURF CITY, TOWN OF detected?

32 contaminants were tested in SURF CITY, TOWN OF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does SURF CITY, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, SURF CITY, TOWN OF has 142 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, RPT, TT. 22 are health-based violations.

How many people does SURF CITY, TOWN OF serve?

SURF CITY, TOWN OF serves approximately 9,730 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Surf City.

What type of water does SURF CITY, TOWN OF provide?

SURF CITY, TOWN OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC0471015.

How does SURF CITY, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?

SURF CITY, TOWN OF 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.

Cities Served

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