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WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 10,462 people · North Carolina

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
NC0474040
Violations
29

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

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, 2025 – August 7, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
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
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022 – February 14, 2023Enforcement: 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

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 – June 5, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – February 14, 2023Enforcement: 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 WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF

Is WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF water safe to drink?

WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF water receives a grade of B (67/100), which is considered good. Out of 34 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF detected?

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

Does WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF has 29 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, RPT, TT. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF serve?

WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF serves approximately 10,462 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Winterville.

What type of water does WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF provide?

WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF 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 NC0474040.

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

WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF scores 67/100 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

Winterville