PRINCETON, NC · Johnston County
PRINCETON, TOWN OF Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
PRINCETON, 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 5 items for PRINCETON, TOWN OF that are 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)
- NC0351050
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 1,653
- Service connections
- 769
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
PRINCETON, TOWN OF is one of 749 community water systems in North Carolina in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,653 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 53 entries between 2004 and 2026, of which 5 remain open; none are health-based.
Of the 53, 29 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 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule, the Public Notice Rule and Revised PN Rule, and the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule.
Violation history
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
April 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026
AddressedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—TTHM
April 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026
AddressedLead Consumer Notice
—Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2025
AddressedMonitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
October 1, 2025 – October 31, 2025
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Chlorine
October 1, 2025 – October 31, 2025
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025
ResolvedPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
June 16, 2025 – July 29, 2025
ResolvedPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
June 16, 2025 – July 29, 2025
ResolvedPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
June 16, 2025 – July 29, 2025
ResolvedPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
March 22, 2025 – May 14, 2025
ResolvedLead Consumer Notice
—Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2025
AddressedPublic Education
Health-basedLead and Copper Rule
December 10, 2024 – July 14, 2025
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—TTHM
January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024
ResolvedInitial, Follow-up, or Routine Source Water M/R
—Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2023 – November 17, 2025
ResolvedOCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation
Health-basedLead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2023 – November 17, 2025
ResolvedWater Quality Parameter M/R
—Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2023 – November 17, 2025
ResolvedLead Consumer Notice
—Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2022 – March 24, 2022
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
March 1, 2018 – May 31, 2018
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—TTHM
March 1, 2018 – May 31, 2018
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
December 1, 2017 – February 28, 2018
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—TTHM
December 1, 2017 – February 28, 2018
ResolvedPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
December 1, 2016 – December 22, 2016
ResolvedPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
August 29, 2016
AddressedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
July 1, 2016 – September 30, 2016
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedTTHM
July 1, 2016 – September 30, 2016
ResolvedPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
May 23, 2016 – May 25, 2016
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
April 1, 2016 – June 30, 2016
ResolvedFailure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
April 1, 2016 – June 29, 2017
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
February 29, 2016 – May 31, 2016
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—TTHM
February 29, 2016 – May 31, 2016
ResolvedPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
February 23, 2016 – February 25, 2016
ResolvedFailure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
January 1, 2016 – May 25, 2016
ResolvedLead Consumer Notice
—Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2016 – July 12, 2016
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
January 1, 2016 – March 31, 2016
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
October 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015
ResolvedFailure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt
—TTHM
July 1, 2014 – April 2, 2015
ResolvedPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
November 21, 2013 – January 31, 2014
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
October 1, 2013 – November 30, 2013
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—TTHM
October 1, 2013 – November 30, 2013
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedTTHM
January 1, 2013 – March 31, 2013
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedTTHM
October 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedTTHM
July 1, 2012 – September 30, 2012
ResolvedPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
August 14, 2011 – February 27, 2012
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
April 1, 2010 – June 30, 2010
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—TTHM
April 1, 2010 – June 30, 2010
ResolvedPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
November 23, 2007 – October 5, 2009
ResolvedPublic Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
October 3, 2005 – April 17, 2010
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
July 1, 2005 – September 30, 2005
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedTTHM
July 1, 2005 – September 30, 2005
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedTTHM
January 1, 2005 – March 31, 2005
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
October 31, 2004 – January 30, 2005
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—TTHM
October 31, 2004 – January 30, 2005
Resolved
Addressed corrective action reported, pending final confirmationResolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Addressed |
| April 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | TTHM | — | Addressed |
| October 1, 2025 | Lead Consumer Notice | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Addressed |
| October 1, 2025 – October 31, 2025 | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 – October 31, 2025 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Chlorine | — | Resolved |
| September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025 | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
| June 16, 2025 – July 29, 2025 | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Resolved |
| June 16, 2025 – July 29, 2025 | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Resolved |
| June 16, 2025 – July 29, 2025 | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Resolved |
| March 22, 2025 – May 14, 2025 | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Lead Consumer Notice | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Addressed |
| December 10, 2024 – July 14, 2025 | Public Education | Lead and Copper Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | TTHM | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – November 17, 2025 | Initial, Follow-up, or Routine Source Water M/R | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – November 17, 2025 | OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation | Lead and Copper Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – November 17, 2025 | Water Quality Parameter M/R | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 – March 24, 2022 | Lead Consumer Notice | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| March 1, 2018 – May 31, 2018 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| March 1, 2018 – May 31, 2018 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | TTHM | — | Resolved |
| December 1, 2017 – February 28, 2018 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| December 1, 2017 – February 28, 2018 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | TTHM | — | Resolved |
| December 1, 2016 – December 22, 2016 | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Resolved |
| August 29, 2016 | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Addressed |
| July 1, 2016 – September 30, 2016 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2016 – September 30, 2016 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| May 23, 2016 – May 25, 2016 | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2016 – June 30, 2016 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2016 – June 29, 2017 | Failure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| February 29, 2016 – May 31, 2016 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| February 29, 2016 – May 31, 2016 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | TTHM | — | Resolved |
| February 23, 2016 – February 25, 2016 | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2016 – May 25, 2016 | Failure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2016 – July 12, 2016 | Lead Consumer Notice | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2016 – March 31, 2016 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2014 – April 2, 2015 | Failure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt | TTHM | — | Resolved |
| November 21, 2013 – January 31, 2014 | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2013 – November 30, 2013 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2013 – November 30, 2013 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | TTHM | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2013 – March 31, 2013 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2012 – September 30, 2012 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 14, 2011 – February 27, 2012 | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2010 – June 30, 2010 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2010 – June 30, 2010 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | TTHM | — | Resolved |
| November 23, 2007 – October 5, 2009 | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Resolved |
| October 3, 2005 – April 17, 2010 | Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2005 – September 30, 2005 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2005 – September 30, 2005 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – March 31, 2005 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 31, 2004 – January 30, 2005 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| October 31, 2004 – January 30, 2005 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | TTHM | — | Resolved |
Addressed corrective action reported, pending final confirmationResolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- June 25, 2026State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- June 25, 2026State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued2 linked violations
- June 25, 2026State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- May 6, 2026State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- May 6, 2026State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- April 1, 2026State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- December 16, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- December 16, 2025State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- December 16, 2025State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
- December 16, 2025State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- December 16, 2025State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued13 linked violations
- December 9, 2025State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- November 30, 2025State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- November 17, 2025State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued13 linked violations
- November 17, 2025State Compliance achieved4 linked violations
- August 5, 2025State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- August 5, 2025State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- August 5, 2025State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- August 5, 2025State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- August 1, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- July 29, 2025State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- July 29, 2025State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- July 14, 2025State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- May 16, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- May 16, 2025State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- May 16, 2025State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued3 linked violations
- May 16, 2025State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
- May 16, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- May 14, 2025State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- April 23, 2025State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- January 24, 2025State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued2 linked violations
- May 15, 2024State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- March 21, 2024State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued3 linked violations
- March 30, 2022State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
- March 30, 2022State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- March 24, 2022State Compliance achieved5 linked violations
- July 1, 2018State Public Notification received4 linked violations
- July 1, 2018State Compliance achieved5 linked violations
- June 19, 2018State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued2 linked violations
- June 19, 2018State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- June 19, 2018State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- March 20, 2018State Formal Notice of Violation issued3 linked violations
- March 20, 2018State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- March 20, 2018State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued2 linked violations
- November 15, 2016State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- November 15, 2016State Compliance achieved5 linked violations
- October 21, 2016State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
- October 21, 2016State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- October 21, 2016State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- October 21, 2016State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- October 14, 2016State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- October 14, 2016State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
- September 1, 2016State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- September 1, 2016State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- August 9, 2016State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- July 29, 2016State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- July 29, 2016State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- July 26, 2016State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- July 19, 2016State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued2 linked violations
- July 19, 2016State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- July 19, 2016State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- July 12, 2016State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- July 11, 2016State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- June 27, 2016State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
- June 27, 2016State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- May 25, 2016State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- April 22, 2016State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- April 22, 2016State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- April 15, 2016State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
- April 15, 2016State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- February 25, 2016State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- February 25, 2016State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- January 25, 2016State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued6 linked violations
- January 25, 2016State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- January 25, 2016State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- April 2, 2015State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- November 11, 2014State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- March 28, 2014State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- February 19, 2014State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- February 19, 2014State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- February 19, 2014State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued2 linked violations
- February 12, 2014State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- January 31, 2014State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- January 8, 2014State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- October 21, 2013State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- October 21, 2013State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
- October 21, 2013State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- May 6, 2013State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- May 6, 2013State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- April 12, 2013State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- April 12, 2013State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
- April 12, 2013State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- April 12, 2013State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
- April 12, 2013State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- April 12, 2013State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- March 15, 2012State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
- March 15, 2012State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- February 27, 2012State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- February 27, 2012State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- April 5, 2011State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- December 30, 2009State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- October 7, 2009State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- October 5, 2009State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- October 23, 2007State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued3 linked violations
- October 23, 2007State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- October 23, 2007State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- November 3, 2005State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- May 13, 2005State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- April 26, 2005State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- March 3, 2005State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- February 21, 2005State Formal Notice of Violation issued4 linked violations
Common questions
Is PRINCETON, TOWN OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. PRINCETON, 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 PRINCETON, TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- PRINCETON, TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does PRINCETON, TOWN OF have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show 5 items for PRINCETON, TOWN OF that are 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
COOK, ELIZABETH
919-936-8171
PRINCETON, NC 27569