A90/100
WILSON, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 50,001 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0498010
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 1983.
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 WILSON, CITY OF
Is WILSON, CITY OF water safe to drink?
WILSON, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (90/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has WILSON, CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in WILSON, CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does WILSON, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, WILSON, CITY OF has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1983. Violation types include MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does WILSON, CITY OF serve?
WILSON, CITY OF serves approximately 50,001 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Wilson.
What type of water does WILSON, CITY OF provide?
WILSON, CITY 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 NC0498010.
How does WILSON, CITY OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
WILSON, 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.