C52/100

VALDESE, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 13,571 people · North Carolina

Water Source

Surface Water

County

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System ID

NC0112010

Violations

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

Violations (last 5yr)

Unresolved

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Nitrate

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

When: November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Nitrate

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

When: October 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 2 Assessment

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

When: August 29, 2024 – December 6, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Nitrate

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

When: May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Nitrate

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

When: April 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Nitrate

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

When: March 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Nitrate

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

When: February 1, 2024 – February 29, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Nitrate

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

When: January 1, 2024 – January 31, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Nitrate

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

When: December 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Nitrate

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

When: October 1, 2023 – October 31, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Nitrate

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

When: June 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Nitrate

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

When: January 1, 2023 – January 31, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Nitrate

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

When: October 1, 2022 – October 31, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment 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: June 11, 2022 – June 13, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Nitrate

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

When: March 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Nitrate

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

When: February 1, 2022 – February 28, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Nitrate

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

When: January 1, 2022 – January 31, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment 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 VALDESE, TOWN OF

Is VALDESE, TOWN OF water safe to drink?

VALDESE, TOWN OF water receives a grade of C (52/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 48 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has VALDESE, TOWN OF detected?

69 contaminants were tested in VALDESE, TOWN OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does VALDESE, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, VALDESE, TOWN OF has 48 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, RPT, Other.

How many people does VALDESE, TOWN OF serve?

VALDESE, TOWN OF serves approximately 13,571 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Valdese.

What type of water does VALDESE, TOWN OF provide?

VALDESE, 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 NC0112010.

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

VALDESE, TOWN OF scores 52/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Valdese