Is BANNER ELK, TOWN OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. BANNER ELK, TOWN OF is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.

When is BANNER ELK, TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

BANNER ELK, TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.

What is a Consumer Confidence Report?

A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.

BANNER ELK, NC · Avery County

BANNER ELK, TOWN OF Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

BANNER ELK, TOWN OF must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.

As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for BANNER ELK, TOWN OF.

Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace North Carolina’s official records. Always confirm current status with North Carolina before making decisions based on this information.

System facts

System ID (PWSID): NC0106015
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 1,164
Service connections: 619
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

BANNER ELK, TOWN OF is one of 749 community water systems in North Carolina in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,164 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 19 entries between 1986 and 2023, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2023.

Of the 19, 9 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves the Consumer Confidence Rule, the Public Notice Rule and Revised PN Rule, and the Lead and Copper Rule.

Violation history

Lead Consumer Notice
—
Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2023 – March 7, 2023
Resolved
Lead Consumer Notice
—
Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2022 – March 23, 2022
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2020 – October 27, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2019
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2013 – March 4, 2014
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 2012 – August 31, 2012
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Chlorine
July 1, 2012 – September 30, 2012
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2012 – August 31, 2012
Resolved
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2011 – September 10, 2012
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2011 – September 9, 2011
Resolved
Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
July 3, 2005 – April 17, 2010
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2005 – January 11, 2007
Resolved
Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
November 22, 2004 – April 17, 2010
Resolved
Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
May 24, 2004 – April 17, 2010
Resolved
Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
March 5, 2003 – April 17, 2010
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
June 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Mercury
January 1, 1989 – December 31, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Cadmium
January 1, 1989 – December 31, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
September 19, 1986 – April 18, 1987
Archived

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
January 1, 2023 – March 7, 2023	Lead Consumer Notice	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – March 23, 2022	Lead Consumer Notice	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2020 – October 27, 2020	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2019	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
July 1, 2013 – March 4, 2014	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
August 1, 2012 – August 31, 2012	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
July 1, 2012 – September 30, 2012	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
July 1, 2012 – August 31, 2012	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
October 1, 2011 – September 10, 2012	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2011 – September 9, 2011	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
July 3, 2005 – April 17, 2010	Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
July 1, 2005 – January 11, 2007	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
November 22, 2004 – April 17, 2010	Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
May 24, 2004 – April 17, 2010	Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
March 5, 2003 – April 17, 2010	Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
June 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived
January 1, 1989 – December 31, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Mercury	—	Archived
January 1, 1989 – December 31, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Cadmium	—	Archived
September 19, 1986 – April 18, 1987	Monitoring, Regular	Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U	—	Archived

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Enforcement actions

March 7, 2023State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
March 2, 2023State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
March 2, 2023State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
March 23, 2022State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
October 27, 2020State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 25, 2020State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 24, 2020State Public Notification received1 linked violation
September 18, 2019State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
September 18, 2019State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
September 18, 2019State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
March 4, 2014State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
December 18, 2012State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
December 18, 2012State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
December 18, 2012State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
December 18, 2012State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
November 1, 2012State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
August 31, 2012State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
April 3, 2012State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
August 8, 2006State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
May 9, 2006State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
May 9, 2006State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
May 9, 2006State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
May 9, 2006State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
May 9, 2006State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
May 9, 2006State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 11, 1993State Public Notification received4 linked violations

Common questions

Is BANNER ELK, TOWN OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. BANNER ELK, TOWN OF is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is BANNER ELK, TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: BANNER ELK, TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does BANNER ELK, TOWN OF have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for BANNER ELK, TOWN OF.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?: A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.

Contact

OWEN, RICK

828-898-5398

BANNER ELK, NC 28604