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VANCE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT - KITTRELL — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,282 people · North Carolina

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0291015
Violations
76

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

10

Violations (last 5yr)

4

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

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: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
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: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: July 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: June 15, 2025 – June 17, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: June 15, 2025 – June 17, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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: April 1, 2024 – April 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: April 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
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: December 1, 2021 – February 28, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
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: December 1, 2021 – February 28, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 VANCE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT - KITTRELL

Is VANCE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT - KITTRELL water safe to drink?

VANCE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT - KITTRELL water receives a grade of D (24/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 76 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has VANCE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT - KITTRELL detected?

1 contaminants were tested in VANCE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT - KITTRELL's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does VANCE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT - KITTRELL have any EPA violations?

Yes, VANCE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT - KITTRELL has 76 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, MON, Other.

How many people does VANCE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT - KITTRELL serve?

VANCE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT - KITTRELL serves approximately 1,282 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Kittrell.

What type of water does VANCE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT - KITTRELL provide?

VANCE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT - KITTRELL 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 NC0291015.

How does VANCE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT - KITTRELL compare to other utilities in North Carolina?

VANCE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT - KITTRELL scores 24/100 with a grade of D (poor). 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

Kittrell