NEWTON, NC · Catawba County
NEWTON, CITY OF Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
NEWTON, CITY 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 NEWTON, CITY 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)
- NC0118015
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 18,407
- Service connections
- 7,247
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
NEWTON, CITY OF is one of 150 community water systems in North Carolina in the 10,001 to 100,000 people size category, serving 18,407 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 38 entries between 1980 and 2025, all of which EPA lists as closed.
All 38 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 volatile organic chemicals, inorganic chemicals, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule.
Violation history
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—TTHM
April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—TTHM
January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025
ResolvedReport Sample Result/Fail Monitor (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
December 11, 2024 – December 30, 2024
ResolvedReport Sample Result/Fail Monitor (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
September 11, 2024 – September 20, 2024
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Ethylbenzene
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Styrene
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Barium
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Chromium
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—CYANIDE
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Fluoride
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nickel
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Thallium, Total
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Selenium
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Xylenes, Total
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—DICHLOROMETHANE
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—o-Dichlorobenzene
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—p-Dichlorobenzene
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Vinyl chloride
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2-Dichloroethane
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,1,1-Trichloroethane
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Carbon tetrachloride
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2-Dichloropropane
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Trichloroethylene
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,1,2-Trichloroethane
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Tetrachloroethylene
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—CHLOROBENZENE
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Toluene
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—CARBON, TOTAL
April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Endrin
June 25, 1981 – September 24, 1983
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
June 24, 1980 – September 23, 1981
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Barium
June 24, 1980 – September 23, 1981
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Chromium
June 24, 1980 – September 23, 1981
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Mercury
June 24, 1980 – September 23, 1981
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Selenium
June 24, 1980 – September 23, 1981
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Arsenic
June 24, 1980 – September 23, 1981
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | TTHM | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | TTHM | — | Resolved |
| December 11, 2024 – December 30, 2024 | Report Sample Result/Fail Monitor (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
| September 11, 2024 – September 20, 2024 | Report Sample Result/Fail Monitor (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Ethylbenzene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Styrene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Barium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Chromium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | CYANIDE | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Fluoride | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Nickel | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Thallium, Total | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Selenium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Xylenes, Total | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | DICHLOROMETHANE | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | o-Dichlorobenzene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | p-Dichlorobenzene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Vinyl chloride | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2-Dichloroethane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Carbon tetrachloride | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2-Dichloropropane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Trichloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Tetrachloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | CHLOROBENZENE | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Toluene | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | CARBON, TOTAL | — | Resolved |
| June 25, 1981 – September 24, 1983 | Monitoring, Regular | Endrin | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1980 – September 23, 1981 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1980 – September 23, 1981 | Monitoring, Regular | Barium | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1980 – September 23, 1981 | Monitoring, Regular | Chromium | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1980 – September 23, 1981 | Monitoring, Regular | Mercury | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1980 – September 23, 1981 | Monitoring, Regular | Selenium | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1980 – September 23, 1981 | Monitoring, Regular | Arsenic | — | Archived |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
Enforcement actions
- February 12, 2026State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- January 12, 2026State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- December 29, 2025State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- December 29, 2025State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- August 13, 2025State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- August 13, 2025State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- June 18, 2025State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued2 linked violations
- June 18, 2025State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- June 18, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- March 17, 2025State Public Notification requested5 linked violations
- March 17, 2025State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
- February 20, 2025State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- February 20, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- February 20, 2025State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
- January 28, 2025State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
- January 28, 2025State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- January 28, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- January 6, 2025State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- December 30, 2024State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- September 20, 2024State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- March 20, 2024State Compliance achieved13 linked violations
- February 23, 2024State Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued22 linked violations
- February 6, 2024State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued2 linked violations
- February 6, 2024State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- January 31, 2024State Public Notification requested21 linked violations
- January 31, 2024State Formal Notice of Violation issued21 linked violations
- January 31, 2024State Public Notification requested15 linked violations
- January 31, 2024State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued12 linked violations
- January 31, 2024State Formal Notice of Violation issued12 linked violations
- January 31, 2024State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued21 linked violations
- January 24, 2024State Compliance achieved39 linked violations
- August 18, 2022State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
- August 18, 2022State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- July 13, 2022State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- April 9, 2019State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- June 26, 2018State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- June 26, 2018State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- June 26, 2018State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
Common questions
Is NEWTON, CITY OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. NEWTON, CITY 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 NEWTON, CITY OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- NEWTON, CITY OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does NEWTON, CITY OF have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for NEWTON, CITY 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
GRIEBEL, JEFF
828-695-4312
NEWTON, NC 28658