A90/100
WASHINGTON, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 13,000 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NC0407010
Violations
6
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 – December 16, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024 – December 16, 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 WASHINGTON, CITY OF
Is WASHINGTON, CITY OF water safe to drink?
WASHINGTON, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (90/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has WASHINGTON, CITY OF detected?
66 contaminants were tested in WASHINGTON, CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does WASHINGTON, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, WASHINGTON, CITY OF has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does WASHINGTON, CITY OF serve?
WASHINGTON, CITY OF serves approximately 13,000 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Washington.
What type of water does WASHINGTON, CITY OF provide?
WASHINGTON, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC0407010.
How does WASHINGTON, CITY OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
WASHINGTON, CITY OF scores 90/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.