Is SPRUCE PINE, TOWN OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. SPRUCE PINE, 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 SPRUCE PINE, TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

SPRUCE PINE, 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.

SPRUCE PINE, NC · Mitchell County

SPRUCE PINE, TOWN OF Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

SPRUCE PINE, 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 SPRUCE PINE, 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): NC0161010
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 5,661
Service connections: 2,229
Ownership: local government
Water source: surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)

SPRUCE PINE, TOWN OF is one of 179 community water systems in North Carolina in the 3,301 to 10,000 people size category, serving 5,661 people from surface water.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 14 entries between 1990 and 2011, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2011.

Of the 14, 10 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 the Surface Water Treatment Rules.

Violation history

Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2011 – July 8, 2011
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2010 – December 13, 2010
Resolved
Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—
Surface Water Treatment Rule
February 1, 2010 – February 28, 2010
Resolved
Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR)
Health-based
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
January 1, 2010 – January 31, 2010
Resolved
Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—
Surface Water Treatment Rule
January 1, 2010 – January 31, 2010
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2008 – February 26, 2009
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Mercury
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1990
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1990
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Selenium
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1990
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Arsenic
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1990
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Barium
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1990
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Cadmium
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

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
July 1, 2011 – July 8, 2011	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2010 – December 13, 2010	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
February 1, 2010 – February 28, 2010	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 2010 – January 31, 2010	Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR)	Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 2010 – January 31, 2010	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2008 – February 26, 2009	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	Mercury	—	Archived
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	Arsenic	—	Archived
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	Barium	—	Archived
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	Cadmium	—	Archived
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	Chromium	—	Archived
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1990	Monitoring, Regular	Fluoride	—	Archived

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

Enforcement actions

July 8, 2011State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
December 13, 2010State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
December 10, 2010State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
December 10, 2010State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
February 26, 2009State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
February 18, 2009State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
February 18, 2009State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
February 8, 2006State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
February 29, 2000State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
March 3, 1993State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations

Common questions

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

STINES, DANIEL

828-765-3000

SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777