Is TOWN OF RIVER BEND required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. TOWN OF RIVER BEND 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 TOWN OF RIVER BEND’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

TOWN OF RIVER BEND’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.

RIVER BEND, NC · Craven County

TOWN OF RIVER BEND Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

TOWN OF RIVER BEND 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 TOWN OF RIVER BEND.

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): NC0425113
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 2,846
Service connections: 1,430
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

TOWN OF RIVER BEND is one of 749 community water systems in North Carolina in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 2,846 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 18 entries between 1990 and 2024, all of which EPA lists as closed.

Of the 18, 15 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 Lead and Copper Rule, and the Public Notice Rule and Revised PN Rule.

Violation history

LSL Reporting
—
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
October 17, 2024 – October 23, 2024
Resolved
LSL Inventory
Health-based
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
October 17, 2024 – October 23, 2024
Resolved
Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
June 5, 2011 – July 19, 2011
Resolved
Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
June 5, 2011 – July 19, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate
January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
CYANIDE
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Fluoride
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Mercury
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nickel
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Antimony, Total
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Beryllium, Total
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Thallium, Total
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Selenium
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Arsenic
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Barium
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Cadmium
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Chromium
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1993
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
October 17, 2024 – October 23, 2024	LSL Reporting	LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	—	Resolved
October 17, 2024 – October 23, 2024	LSL Inventory	LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	Health-based	Resolved
June 5, 2011 – July 19, 2011	Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
June 5, 2011 – July 19, 2011	Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Resolved
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	CYANIDE	—	Archived
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Fluoride	—	Archived
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Mercury	—	Archived
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Nickel	—	Archived
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Antimony, Total	—	Archived
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Beryllium, Total	—	Archived
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Thallium, Total	—	Archived
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Selenium	—	Archived
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Arsenic	—	Archived
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Barium	—	Archived
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Cadmium	—	Archived
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Chromium	—	Archived
January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1993	Monitoring, Regular	Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U	—	Archived

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

Enforcement actions

October 23, 2025State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 12, 2024State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
October 23, 2024State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
October 23, 2024State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
July 19, 2011State Public Notification received1 linked violation
July 19, 2011State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
July 19, 2011State Public Notification received1 linked violation
July 19, 2011State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
December 23, 2010State Case dropped2 linked violations
July 8, 2010State Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued1 linked violation
July 8, 2010State Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued1 linked violation
June 4, 2010State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
June 4, 2010State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
June 4, 2010State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
June 4, 2010State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
August 1, 2006State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 1, 2006State Compliance achieved1 linked violation

Common questions

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

MILLS, BRANDON

252-638-3540

RIVER BEND, NC 28562-8970