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MyTapWater.us

PWSID NC7071011

PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES

Community water system serving BURGAW, NC

See also: all utilities in Burgaw · utilities by ZIP 28425

Population served
32k
Source
Surface water
Status
Active

Current water quality

Current measurements are below regulatory thresholds

Lead measured at 0 mg/L in the most recent sample (below regulatory thresholds).

Past 5 years: 59 health-based violations on file, all marked Resolved or Archived. See compliance history below.

Risk classification follows EPA published MCL / MCLG / HAL values with caution and concern bands reviewed by a clinician. Past resolved violations do not influence this badge. See methodology.

Lead service line inventory

No inventory data on file

We do not yet have this utility's published Lead Service Line Inventory on file. The EPA Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) required every community water system to publish one by October 16, 2024 and to identify and replace any lead lines within 10 years. How lead enters drinking water.

Phase 1 coverage focuses on the largest NC utilities. Smaller systems will be added; in the meantime, ask your utility for their inventory or check their Consumer Confidence Report.

Lead and Copper Rule sample data

The most recent measurement per contaminant from EPA's Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) sample table. This is the only per-system sample data EPA publishes in the bulk SDWIS download; values for other regulated contaminants (TTHMs, nitrate, arsenic, etc.) are tracked on this page only when they trigger a violation.

Most recent measurements per contaminant (Lead and Copper Rule) . Sorted by risk: concern first, then caution, then unrated, then safe.
Contaminant Most recent Date Risk
PB90
0 mg/L June 30, 2026 Below regulatory thresholds

Lead has no safe level (MCLG=0). LCR action level is 0.015 mg/L for the 90th-percentile sample; the LCRI (Oct 2024) lowers the action level to 0.010 mg/L effective Nov 2027. Caution at any detection above LOD; concern anchored to the future LCRI value (0.010 mg/L) for forward consistency. Learn more about Lead. Source.

PFAS and emerging contaminants (UCMR 5)

EPA's fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule cycle (2023; 2025) tested every public water system serving over 3,300 people for 29 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and lithium. This system was tested 300 times across UCMR 5; 4 of those substances were detected in at least one sample. Most-recent detection per contaminant shown below.

Most recent UCMR 5 detection per contaminant . Sorted by risk: concern first, then caution, then unrated, then safe.
Contaminant Most recent detection Date Risk
5 ng/LAugust 15, 2023 No federal limit

EPA has not set a federal drinking-water limit for this contaminant. It is among the substances EPA is studying under the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR). See the guide for what the science currently says. Learn more about PFBA.

5.3 ng/LAugust 15, 2023 No federal limit

EPA has not set a federal drinking-water limit for this contaminant. It is among the substances EPA is studying under the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR). See the guide for what the science currently says. Learn more about PFBS.

4 ng/LMay 10, 2024 No federal limit

EPA has not set a federal drinking-water limit for this contaminant. It is among the substances EPA is studying under the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR). See the guide for what the science currently says. Learn more about PFHxA.

4.1 ng/LMay 10, 2024 No federal limit

EPA has not set a federal drinking-water limit for this contaminant. It is among the substances EPA is studying under the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR). See the guide for what the science currently says. Learn more about PFPeA.

Tested but not detected (26 contaminants)

EPA tested for these substances and every sample was below the minimum reporting level. Absence of detection does not mean true zero; it means below the laboratory's quantitation threshold.

Recorded contaminant measurements (from violations)

When this system exceeded a regulatory limit and EPA recorded the measured value, that value is shown here. These are not routine sample results: they are the values the violation was triggered on.

Measured values from recorded violations . Most recent first.
Period Contaminant Measured Federal MCL Status
October 1, 2025Tthm0.085MG/L Health-based
July 1, 2025Tthm0.088MG/L Health-based
July 1, 2025Tthm0.088MG/L Health-based
July 1, 2025Tthm0.088MG/L Health-based
July 1, 2025Tthm0.088MG/L Health-based
April 1, 2025Tthm0.093MG/L Health-based
April 1, 2025Tthm0.093MG/L Health-based
April 1, 2025Tthm0.093MG/L Health-based
April 1, 2025Tthm0.093MG/L Health-based
July 1, 2024Tthm0.085MG/L Health-based
July 1, 2024Tthm0.085MG/L Health-based
July 1, 2024Tthm0.085MG/L Health-based
July 1, 2024Tthm0.085MG/L Health-based
July 1, 2024Tthm0.085MG/L Health-based
April 1, 2024Tthm0.091MG/L Health-based
April 1, 2024Tthm0.091MG/L Health-based
April 1, 2024Tthm0.091MG/L Health-based
April 1, 2024Tthm0.091MG/L Health-based
April 1, 2024Tthm0.091MG/L Health-based
January 1, 2024Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5)0.061MG/L Health-based
January 1, 2024Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5)0.061MG/L Health-based
January 1, 2024Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5)0.061MG/L Health-based
January 1, 2024Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5)0.061MG/L Health-based
January 1, 2024Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5)0.061MG/L Health-based
January 1, 2024Tthm0.099MG/L Health-based
January 1, 2024Tthm0.099MG/L Health-based
January 1, 2024Tthm0.099MG/L Health-based
January 1, 2024Tthm0.099MG/L Health-based
January 1, 2024Tthm0.099MG/L Health-based
October 1, 2023Tthm0.094MG/L Health-based
October 1, 2023Tthm0.094MG/L Health-based
October 1, 2023Tthm0.094MG/L Health-based
October 1, 2023Tthm0.094MG/L Health-based
October 1, 2023Tthm0.094MG/L Health-based
July 1, 2023Tthm0.088MG/L Health-based
July 1, 2023Tthm0.088MG/L Health-based
July 1, 2023Tthm0.088MG/L Health-based
July 1, 2023Tthm0.088MG/L Health-based
July 1, 2023Tthm0.088MG/L Health-based
April 1, 2023Tthm0.087MG/L Health-based
April 1, 2023Tthm0.087MG/L Health-based
April 1, 2023Tthm0.087MG/L Health-based
April 1, 2023Tthm0.087MG/L Health-based
April 1, 2023Tthm0.087MG/L Health-based
January 1, 2023Tthm0.082MG/L Health-based
January 1, 2023Tthm0.082MG/L Health-based
January 1, 2023Tthm0.082MG/L Health-based
January 1, 2023Tthm0.082MG/L Health-based
January 1, 2023Tthm0.082MG/L Health-based
October 1, 2022Tthm0.082MG/L Health-based
October 1, 2022Tthm0.082MG/L Health-based
October 1, 2022Tthm0.082MG/L Health-based
October 1, 2022Tthm0.082MG/L Health-based
October 1, 2022Tthm0.082MG/L Health-based
July 1, 2022Tthm0.082MG/L Health-based
July 1, 2022Tthm0.082MG/L Health-based
July 1, 2022Tthm0.082MG/L Health-based
July 1, 2022Tthm0.082MG/L Health-based
July 1, 2022Tthm0.082MG/L Health-based

Compliance history

EPA-recorded violations against this system over the last 5 years. Health-based violations are when a measured limit was exceeded; monitoring and reporting items are paperwork issues (missed sample dates, late filings) that do not themselves indicate unsafe water.

59 resolved health-based violations in the last 5 years

All 59 health-based violations in the last 5 years are marked Resolved or Archived. Past violations do not represent current water quality.

Health-based violations in the last 5 years
Period start Contaminant What happened Status
October 1, 2025 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
July 1, 2025 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
July 1, 2025 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
July 1, 2025 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
July 1, 2025 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
April 1, 2025 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
April 1, 2025 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
April 1, 2025 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
April 1, 2025 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
July 1, 2024 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
July 1, 2024 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
July 1, 2024 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
July 1, 2024 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
July 1, 2024 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
April 1, 2024 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
April 1, 2024 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
April 1, 2024 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
April 1, 2024 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
April 1, 2024 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
January 1, 2024 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
January 1, 2024 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
January 1, 2024 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
January 1, 2024 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
January 1, 2024 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
October 1, 2023 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
October 1, 2023 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
October 1, 2023 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
October 1, 2023 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
October 1, 2023 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
July 1, 2023 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
July 1, 2023 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
July 1, 2023 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
July 1, 2023 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
July 1, 2023 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
April 1, 2023 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
April 1, 2023 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
April 1, 2023 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
April 1, 2023 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
April 1, 2023 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
January 1, 2023 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
January 1, 2023 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
January 1, 2023 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
January 1, 2023 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
January 1, 2023 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
October 1, 2022 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
October 1, 2022 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
October 1, 2022 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
October 1, 2022 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
October 1, 2022 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
July 1, 2022 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
July 1, 2022 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
July 1, 2022 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
July 1, 2022 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
July 1, 2022 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
16 monitoring and reporting item s (paperwork) · these are not health risks
Monitoring and reporting items in the last 5 years
Period start Relates to Item Status
July 28, 2025 Public Notice Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation Resolved
April 25, 2024 Public Notice Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation Resolved
January 1, 2024 Dalapon Monitoring, Regular Resolved
January 1, 2024 Dalapon Monitoring, Regular Resolved
January 1, 2024 Dalapon Monitoring, Regular Resolved
January 1, 2024 Dalapon Monitoring, Regular Resolved
January 1, 2024 Dalapon Monitoring, Regular Resolved
July 1, 2021 Tthm Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
July 1, 2021 Tthm Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
July 1, 2021 Tthm Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
July 1, 2021 Tthm Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
July 1, 2021 Tthm Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
July 1, 2021 Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5) Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
July 1, 2021 Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5) Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
July 1, 2021 Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5) Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
July 1, 2021 Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5) Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
74 older violation s (more than 5 years ago)
Violations older than 5 years (74 total)
Period start Relates to Item Status
October 1, 2020 Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5) Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
October 1, 2020 Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5) Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
October 1, 2020 Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5) Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
October 1, 2020 Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5) Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
October 1, 2020 Tthm Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
October 1, 2020 Tthm Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
October 1, 2020 Tthm Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
October 1, 2020 Tthm Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
October 1, 2020 Tthm Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
May 1, 2017 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) Resolved
May 1, 2017 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) Resolved
May 1, 2017 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) Resolved
May 1, 2017 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) Resolved
May 1, 2017 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) Resolved
April 1, 2017 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) Resolved
April 1, 2017 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) Resolved
April 1, 2017 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) Resolved
April 1, 2017 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) Resolved
April 1, 2017 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) Resolved
April 1, 2017 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) Resolved
April 1, 2017 Chlorine Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
April 1, 2017 Chlorine Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
April 1, 2017 Chlorine Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
April 1, 2017 Chlorine Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
April 1, 2017 Chlorine Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
October 1, 2016 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) Resolved
October 1, 2016 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) Resolved
October 1, 2016 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) Resolved
October 1, 2016 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) Resolved
July 1, 2015 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
July 1, 2015 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
July 1, 2015 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
July 1, 2015 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
July 1, 2015 Tthm Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average Resolved
April 1, 2012 Tthm Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
April 1, 2012 Tthm Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
April 1, 2012 Tthm Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
April 1, 2012 Tthm Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
April 1, 2012 Tthm Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
April 1, 2012 Tthm Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
April 1, 2012 Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5) Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
April 1, 2012 Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5) Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
April 1, 2012 Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5) Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
April 1, 2012 Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5) Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
April 1, 2012 Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5) Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
April 1, 2012 Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5) Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
December 13, 2009 Public Notice Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation Resolved
December 13, 2009 Public Notice Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation Resolved
October 1, 2009 Tthm Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
October 1, 2009 Tthm Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
October 1, 2009 Tthm Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
October 1, 2009 Tthm Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
October 1, 2009 Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5) Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
October 1, 2009 Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5) Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
October 1, 2009 Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5) Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
October 1, 2009 Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5) Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) Resolved
July 18, 2009 Public Notice Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation Resolved
July 18, 2009 Public Notice Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation Resolved
April 1, 2009 Lead and Copper Rule OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation Resolved
April 1, 2009 Lead and Copper Rule OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation Resolved
April 1, 2009 Lead and Copper Rule OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation Resolved
December 2, 2008 Lead and Copper Rule Public Education Resolved
December 2, 2008 Lead and Copper Rule Public Education Resolved
December 2, 2008 Lead and Copper Rule Public Education Resolved
July 22, 2007 Public Notice Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation Resolved
July 22, 2007 Public Notice Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation Resolved
October 2, 2006 Consumer Confidence Rule Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting Resolved
July 1, 2005 Consumer Confidence Rule Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report Resolved
January 1, 2005 Nitrate Monitoring, Regular Resolved
January 1, 2005 Nitrate Monitoring, Regular Resolved
January 1, 2005 Nitrate Monitoring, Regular Resolved
July 1, 2004 Consumer Confidence Rule Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report Resolved
July 1, 2004 Consumer Confidence Rule Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report Resolved
July 1, 2004 Consumer Confidence Rule Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report Resolved

Where to see every contaminant this utility tested for

EPA's bulk SDWIS dataset gives MyTapWater.us per-system measured values for lead and copper, plus violation records for everything else. To see every regulated contaminant this utility tested for in the past year (TTHMs, HAA5, nitrate, arsenic, fluoride, chromium, etc.) with measured values, read the utility's Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).

Every community water system is required by EPA to publish a CCR annually, by July 1, listing every contaminant they sampled, the measured value, the federal limit, and any health-based exceedances. Most utilities post the report online; some mail it with your bill.

How to find PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES's CCR:

  • Search "PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES consumer confidence report" in your browser. The PDF is usually on the utility's own website.
  • Or check EPA's CCR finder for NC7071011 (some utilities upload theirs to EPA, some do not).
  • Or call the utility directly. Their phone number is in the contact section below.

Contact this utility

Public administrative contact information for this water system, as filed with the EPA. Use this to ask about your service line, request your home's lead status, or report a water quality issue.

Administrator
COLON, ANTHONY (COLON, ANTHONY)
Phone
910-259-0212
Email
acolon@pendercountync.gov
Mailing address
PO BOX 995
BURGAW, NC, 28425