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

Yes. ELK PARK, 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 ELK PARK, TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

ELK PARK, 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.

ELK PARK, NC · Avery County

ELK PARK, TOWN OF Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

ELK PARK, 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 ELK PARK, 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): NC0106025
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 495
Service connections: 380
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

ELK PARK, TOWN OF is one of 4,942 community water systems in North Carolina in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 495 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 20 entries between 1985 and 2022, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2022.

Of the 20, 14 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 inorganic chemicals, the Lead and Copper Rule, and the Public Notice Rule and Revised PN Rule.

Violation history

Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Chlorine
October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2012 – July 11, 2012
Resolved
Public Education
Health-based
Lead and Copper Rule
March 1, 2006 – November 14, 2005
Resolved
Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
August 30, 2005 – April 17, 2010
Resolved
Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
February 22, 2003 – April 17, 2010
Resolved
Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
April 11, 2001 – April 17, 2010
Resolved
OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation
Health-based
Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 1994 – April 27, 1995
Resolved
Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu
—
Lead and Copper Rule
July 1, 1993 – March 10, 1994
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Selenium
January 1, 1989 – December 31, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Fluoride
January 1, 1989 – December 31, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Barium
January 1, 1989 – December 31, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Arsenic
January 1, 1989 – December 31, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1987
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Barium
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1987
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Arsenic
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1987
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Selenium
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1987
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Cadmium
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1987
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Chromium
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1987
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Fluoride
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1987
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Mercury
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 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
October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
July 1, 2012 – July 11, 2012	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
March 1, 2006 – November 14, 2005	Public Education	Lead and Copper Rule	Health-based	Resolved
August 30, 2005 – April 17, 2010	Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
February 22, 2003 – April 17, 2010	Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
April 11, 2001 – April 17, 2010	Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
January 1, 1994 – April 27, 1995	OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation	Lead and Copper Rule	Health-based	Resolved
July 1, 1993 – March 10, 1994	Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Archived
January 1, 1989 – December 31, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Selenium	—	Archived
January 1, 1989 – December 31, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Fluoride	—	Archived
January 1, 1989 – December 31, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Barium	—	Archived
January 1, 1989 – December 31, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Arsenic	—	Archived
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1987	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Archived
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1987	Monitoring, Regular	Barium	—	Archived
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1987	Monitoring, Regular	Arsenic	—	Archived
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1987	Monitoring, Regular	Selenium	—	Archived
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1987	Monitoring, Regular	Cadmium	—	Archived
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1987	Monitoring, Regular	Chromium	—	Archived
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1987	Monitoring, Regular	Fluoride	—	Archived
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1987	Monitoring, Regular	Mercury	—	Archived

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

Enforcement actions

February 8, 2024State Public Notification received2 linked violations
February 8, 2024State Public Notification received2 linked violations
February 8, 2023State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
February 8, 2023State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
February 8, 2023State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
February 8, 2023State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
February 8, 2023State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
January 30, 2023State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
February 6, 2006State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
February 16, 2004State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
February 16, 2004State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
February 16, 2004State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
February 16, 2004State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
February 16, 2004State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
February 16, 2004State Compliance achieved1 linked violation

Common questions

Is ELK PARK, TOWN OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. ELK PARK, 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 ELK PARK, TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: ELK PARK, TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does ELK PARK, TOWN OF have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for ELK PARK, 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

GUINN, CONNIE

828-733-9573

ELK PARK, NC 28622