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WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS PURCHASE — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 16,302 people · North Carolina

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC6096001
Violations
9

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOS
0.005 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

6

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 – October 24, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – October 24, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: July 10, 2023 – August 10, 2023Rule: 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, 2022 – June 30, 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: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
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, 2022 – March 16, 2021Rule: 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 WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS PURCHASE

Is WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS PURCHASE water safe to drink?

WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS PURCHASE water receives a grade of B (79/100), which is considered good. Out of 31 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS PURCHASE detected?

31 contaminants were tested in WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS PURCHASE's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS PURCHASE have any EPA violations?

Yes, WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS PURCHASE has 9 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, Other. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS PURCHASE serve?

WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS PURCHASE serves approximately 16,302 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Goldsboro.

What type of water does WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS PURCHASE provide?

WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS PURCHASE 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 NC6096001.

How does WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS PURCHASE compare to other utilities in North Carolina?

WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS PURCHASE scores 79/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Goldsboro