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

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

BLADENBORO, 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.

BLADENBORO, NC · Bladen County

BLADENBORO, TOWN OF Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

BLADENBORO, 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 1 item for BLADENBORO, TOWN OF that is open and awaiting resolution. None are health-based violations — open items of this kind are most often monitoring or reporting requirements, not water-safety findings.

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): NC0309015
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 3,175
Service connections: 1,270
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

BLADENBORO, TOWN OF is one of 749 community water systems in North Carolina in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 3,175 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 15 entries between 2004 and 2024, of which 1 remains open; none are health-based.

Of the 15, 9 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 the Lead and Copper Rule, the Consumer Confidence Rule, and the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule.

Violation history

LSL Reporting
—
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
October 17, 2024 – October 28, 2024
Resolved
LSL Inventory
Health-based
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
October 17, 2024 – October 28, 2024
Resolved
Lead Consumer Notice
—
Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2024
Addressed
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2022 – November 9, 2022
Resolved
Lead Consumer Notice
—
Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2021 – March 10, 2021
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2020 – October 27, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—
Revised Total Coliform Rule
September 1, 2018 – September 30, 2018
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Chlorine
July 1, 2018 – September 30, 2018
Resolved
OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation
Health-based
Lead and Copper Rule
April 1, 2015 – January 14, 2016
Resolved
Initial, Follow-up, or Routine Source Water M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2014 – January 14, 2016
Resolved
Water Quality Parameter M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015
Resolved
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2007 – July 19, 2008
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Chlorine
July 1, 2006 – September 30, 2006
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2005 – July 26, 2005
Resolved
Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
April 14, 2004 – April 17, 2010
Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateAddressed corrective action reported, pending final confirmation

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
October 17, 2024 – October 28, 2024	LSL Reporting	LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	—	Resolved
October 17, 2024 – October 28, 2024	LSL Inventory	LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 2024	Lead Consumer Notice	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Addressed
July 1, 2022 – November 9, 2022	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 2021 – March 10, 2021	Lead Consumer Notice	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2020 – October 27, 2020	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
September 1, 2018 – September 30, 2018	Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)	Revised Total Coliform Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2018 – September 30, 2018	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
April 1, 2015 – January 14, 2016	OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation	Lead and Copper Rule	Health-based	Resolved
October 1, 2014 – January 14, 2016	Initial, Follow-up, or Routine Source Water M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
October 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015	Water Quality Parameter M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
October 1, 2007 – July 19, 2008	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2006 – September 30, 2006	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
July 1, 2005 – July 26, 2005	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
April 14, 2004 – April 17, 2010	Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateAddressed corrective action reported, pending final confirmation

Enforcement actions

November 12, 2024State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
October 28, 2024State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
October 28, 2024State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
January 31, 2024State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
January 31, 2024State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
November 9, 2022State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
March 10, 2021State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
February 25, 2021State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
February 25, 2021State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
October 27, 2020State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
December 7, 2018State Public Notification received1 linked violation
December 7, 2018State Public Notification received1 linked violation
November 8, 2018State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
November 8, 2018State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
November 8, 2018State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
November 8, 2018State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
November 8, 2018State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
November 8, 2018State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
November 1, 2018State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
October 9, 2018State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
January 26, 2016State Public Notification received1 linked violation
January 26, 2016State Public Notification received1 linked violation
January 14, 2016State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
December 29, 2015State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
December 29, 2015State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
December 29, 2015State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
December 29, 2015State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
December 29, 2015State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
December 29, 2015State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
December 29, 2015State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
December 29, 2015State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
December 29, 2015State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
January 26, 2015State Public Notification received1 linked violation
April 17, 2010State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
April 17, 2010State Intentional no-action1 linked violation
July 19, 2008State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
June 26, 2008State Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued1 linked violation
May 29, 2008State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
May 29, 2008State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
June 19, 2007State Public Notification received1 linked violation
January 31, 2007State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
January 31, 2007State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
May 24, 2006State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
February 27, 2006State Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued2 linked violations

Common questions

Is BLADENBORO, TOWN OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. BLADENBORO, 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 BLADENBORO, TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: BLADENBORO, TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does BLADENBORO, TOWN OF have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show 1 item for BLADENBORO, TOWN OF that is open and awaiting resolution. None are health-based violations — open items of this kind are most often monitoring or reporting requirements, not water-safety findings.
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

BOWEN, PAM

910-863-3655

BLADENBORO, NC 28320