HILLSBOROUGH, NC · Orange County
HILLSBOROUGH, TOWN OF Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
HILLSBOROUGH, 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 HILLSBOROUGH, 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)
- NC0368015
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 14,006
- Service connections
- 6,309
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
HILLSBOROUGH, TOWN OF is one of 150 community water systems in North Carolina in the 10,001 to 100,000 people size category, serving 14,006 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 45 entries between 2004 and 2020, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2020.
Of the 45, 37 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 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule.
Violation history
Report Sample Result/Fail Monitor (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
May 11, 2020 – May 15, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nickel
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Selenium
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Thallium, Total
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Beryllium, Total
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Mercury
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Fluoride
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Antimony, Total
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Barium
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Cadmium
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Chromium
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—CYANIDE
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Arsenic
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2019 – October 16, 2019
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—TTHM
October 1, 2013 – November 30, 2013
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
October 1, 2013 – November 30, 2013
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Atrazine
April 1, 2012 – June 30, 2012
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Benzene
April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Toluene
April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Ethylbenzene
April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Styrene
April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2-Dichloropropane
April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Xylenes, Total
April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—DICHLOROMETHANE
April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—o-Dichlorobenzene
April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—p-Dichlorobenzene
April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Vinyl chloride
April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,1-Dichloroethylene
April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2-Dichloroethane
April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,1,1-Trichloroethane
April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Carbon tetrachloride
April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Trichloroethylene
April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,1,2-Trichloroethane
April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Tetrachloroethylene
April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—CHLOROBENZENE
April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedTotal Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
April 1, 2006 – June 30, 2006
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedTTHM
October 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedTTHM
October 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedTTHM
July 1, 2005 – September 30, 2005
ResolvedPublic Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
January 12, 2005 – April 17, 2010
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedTTHM
January 1, 2005 – March 31, 2005
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedTTHM
October 1, 2004 – December 31, 2004
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2020 – May 15, 2020 | Report Sample Result/Fail Monitor (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | Nickel | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | Selenium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | Thallium, Total | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | Beryllium, Total | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | Mercury | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | Fluoride | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | Antimony, Total | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | Barium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | Cadmium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | Chromium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | CYANIDE | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | Arsenic | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2019 – October 16, 2019 | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2013 – November 30, 2013 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | TTHM | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2013 – November 30, 2013 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2012 – June 30, 2012 | Monitoring, Regular | Atrazine | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 | Monitoring, Regular | Benzene | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 | Monitoring, Regular | Toluene | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 | Monitoring, Regular | Ethylbenzene | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 | Monitoring, Regular | Styrene | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2-Dichloropropane | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 | Monitoring, Regular | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 | Monitoring, Regular | Xylenes, Total | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 | Monitoring, Regular | DICHLOROMETHANE | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 | Monitoring, Regular | o-Dichlorobenzene | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 | Monitoring, Regular | p-Dichlorobenzene | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 | Monitoring, Regular | Vinyl chloride | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 | Monitoring, Regular | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2-Dichloroethane | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 | Monitoring, Regular | Carbon tetrachloride | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 | Monitoring, Regular | Trichloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 | Monitoring, Regular | Tetrachloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 | Monitoring, Regular | CHLOROBENZENE | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2006 – June 30, 2006 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2005 – September 30, 2005 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 12, 2005 – April 17, 2010 | Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – March 31, 2005 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2004 – December 31, 2004 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- April 21, 2021State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- February 9, 2021State Compliance achieved13 linked violations
- February 1, 2021State Public Notification requested13 linked violations
- February 1, 2021State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued13 linked violations
- May 29, 2020State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued2 linked violations
- May 15, 2020State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- October 16, 2019State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- June 2, 2014State Public Notification received3 linked violations
- February 19, 2014State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued3 linked violations
- February 12, 2014State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- April 15, 2013State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- September 13, 2012State Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued1 linked violation
- August 23, 2012State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued2 linked violations
- September 15, 2010State Intentional no-action3 linked violations
- April 17, 2010State Intentional no-action6 linked violations
- November 20, 2008State Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued23 linked violations
- October 30, 2008State Public Notification requested23 linked violations
- May 18, 2006State Compliance achieved11 linked violations
- December 22, 2005State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued10 linked violations
- May 13, 2005State Formal Notice of Violation issued4 linked violations
- April 26, 2005State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
Common questions
Is HILLSBOROUGH, TOWN OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. HILLSBOROUGH, 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 HILLSBOROUGH, TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- HILLSBOROUGH, TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does HILLSBOROUGH, TOWN OF have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for HILLSBOROUGH, 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
STRANDWITZ, MARIE
919-296-9631
HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278