Is HOT SPRINGS, TOWN OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. HOT SPRINGS, 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 HOT SPRINGS, TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

HOT SPRINGS, 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.

HOT SPRINGS, NC · Madison County

HOT SPRINGS, TOWN OF Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

HOT SPRINGS, 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 HOT SPRINGS, 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): NC0158020
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 887
Service connections: 349
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

HOT SPRINGS, TOWN OF is one of 749 community water systems in North Carolina in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 887 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 33 entries between 1985 and 2022, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2022.

Of the 33, 26 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 Consumer Confidence Rule, and synthetic organic chemicals.

Violation history

Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
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TTHM
September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023
Resolved
Lead Consumer Notice
—
Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2022 – March 18, 2022
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2021 – January 14, 2022
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2020 – October 27, 2020
Resolved
Lead Consumer Notice
—
Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2019 – June 10, 2019
Resolved
Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
October 24, 2018 – March 1, 2019
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
September 1, 2016 – August 31, 2017
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2012 – July 2, 2012
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2008 – March 6, 2009
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine (IDSE)
—
Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
April 2, 2008 – June 1, 2009
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2006 – January 8, 2007
Resolved
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2005 – June 30, 2006
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
TTHM
January 1, 2004 – December 16, 2004
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
January 1, 2004 – December 16, 2004
Resolved
Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
January 26, 2003 – April 17, 2010
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1990
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Selenium
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1990
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Cadmium
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1990
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Barium
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1990
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Arsenic
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1990
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Chromium
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1990
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Fluoride
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1990
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Mercury
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1990
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Selenium
May 29, 1987 – May 28, 1988
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Mercury
May 29, 1987 – May 28, 1988
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Barium
May 29, 1987 – May 28, 1988
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Arsenic
May 29, 1987 – May 28, 1988
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4-D
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1985
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Endrin
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1985
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Toxaphene
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1985
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Methoxychlor
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1985
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
BHC-GAMMA
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1985
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
September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – March 18, 2022	Lead Consumer Notice	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2021 – January 14, 2022	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2020 – October 27, 2020	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 2019 – June 10, 2019	Lead Consumer Notice	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
October 24, 2018 – March 1, 2019	Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
September 1, 2016 – August 31, 2017	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
July 1, 2012 – July 2, 2012	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2008 – March 6, 2009	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
April 2, 2008 – June 1, 2009	Monitoring, Routine (IDSE)	Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2006 – January 8, 2007	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – June 30, 2006	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 2004 – December 16, 2004	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
January 1, 2004 – December 16, 2004	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
January 26, 2003 – April 17, 2010	Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Archived
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	Selenium	—	Archived
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	Cadmium	—	Archived
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	Barium	—	Archived
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	Arsenic	—	Archived
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	Chromium	—	Archived
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	Fluoride	—	Archived
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	Mercury	—	Archived
May 29, 1987 – May 28, 1988	Monitoring, Regular	Selenium	—	Archived
May 29, 1987 – May 28, 1988	Monitoring, Regular	Mercury	—	Archived
May 29, 1987 – May 28, 1988	Monitoring, Regular	Barium	—	Archived
May 29, 1987 – May 28, 1988	Monitoring, Regular	Arsenic	—	Archived
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1985	Monitoring, Regular	2,4-D	—	Archived
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1985	Monitoring, Regular	Endrin	—	Archived
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1985	Monitoring, Regular	Toxaphene	—	Archived
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1985	Monitoring, Regular	Methoxychlor	—	Archived
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1985	Monitoring, Regular	BHC-GAMMA	—	Archived

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

Enforcement actions

August 13, 2024State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
June 20, 2024State Public Notification received1 linked violation
September 27, 2023State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
September 27, 2023State Formal Notice of Violation issued3 linked violations
January 14, 2022State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
October 27, 2021State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued2 linked violations
October 27, 2020State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
June 10, 2019State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
May 6, 2019State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued2 linked violations
March 1, 2019State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
February 5, 2019State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
August 8, 2018State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
October 23, 2017State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
October 23, 2017State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
March 6, 2009State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
February 18, 2009State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
February 18, 2009State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
January 8, 2007State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
December 28, 2006State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
June 30, 2006State Compliance achieved6 linked violations
June 30, 2006State Compliance achieved13 linked violations
June 30, 2006State Compliance achieved7 linked violations
August 1, 2005State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
December 16, 2004State Compliance achieved6 linked violations
December 16, 2004State Compliance achieved6 linked violations
December 16, 2004State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
December 9, 2004State Formal Notice of Violation issued6 linked violations

Common questions

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

WOOD, JUSTIN

828-206-5355

HOT SPRINGS, NC 28743