RUTHERFORD COLLEGE, NC · Burke County
RUTHERFORD COLLEGE TOWN OF Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
RUTHERFORD COLLEGE 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 RUTHERFORD COLLEGE 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)
- NC0112055
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 2,083
- Service connections
- 850
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
RUTHERFORD COLLEGE TOWN OF is one of 749 community water systems in North Carolina in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 2,083 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 2024, all of which EPA lists as closed.
None of the 1 are monitoring or reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset; these involve water-quality, treatment, or public-notice findings instead. The record involves the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule.
Violation history
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- November 6, 2024State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- September 24, 2024State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- August 30, 2024State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- August 30, 2024State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
- August 30, 2024State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- October 16, 2019State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
Common questions
Is RUTHERFORD COLLEGE TOWN OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. RUTHERFORD COLLEGE 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 RUTHERFORD COLLEGE TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- RUTHERFORD COLLEGE TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does RUTHERFORD COLLEGE TOWN OF have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for RUTHERFORD COLLEGE 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
LEGER, JOHN
828-391-4757
RUTHERFORD COLLEGE, NC 28671