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

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

BETHEL, 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.

GREENVILLE, NC · Pitt County

BETHEL, TOWN OF Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

BETHEL, 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 BETHEL, 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): NC0474030
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 1,640
Service connections: 750
Ownership: local government
Water source: surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)

BETHEL, TOWN OF is one of 749 community water systems in North Carolina in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,640 people from surface water.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 7 entries between 2005 and 2013, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2013.

Of the 7, 5 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 Total Coliform Rules, and the Consumer Confidence Rule.

Violation history

Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
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Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
October 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
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TTHM
October 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
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Coliform (TCR)
March 1, 2013 – March 31, 2013
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
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Chlorine
January 1, 2013 – March 31, 2013
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
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Coliform (TCR)
January 1, 2012 – January 31, 2012
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
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Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2007 – February 21, 2008
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2005 – June 28, 2006
Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
October 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
October 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
March 1, 2013 – March 31, 2013	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
January 1, 2013 – March 31, 2013	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
January 1, 2012 – January 31, 2012	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
July 1, 2007 – February 21, 2008	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2005 – June 28, 2006	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Enforcement actions

September 19, 2024State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
July 18, 2024State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued3 linked violations
July 18, 2024State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
July 1, 2017State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
June 30, 2014State Public Notification received2 linked violations
May 12, 2014State Public Notification received3 linked violations
February 19, 2014State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
February 19, 2014State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
February 19, 2014State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued2 linked violations
July 26, 2013State Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued2 linked violations
June 5, 2013State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
June 5, 2013State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
June 5, 2013State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
June 5, 2013State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
June 5, 2013State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
April 30, 2013State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
March 1, 2013State Public Notification received1 linked violation
March 1, 2013State Public Notification received1 linked violation
August 1, 2012State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
June 30, 2012State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
June 26, 2012State Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued2 linked violations
May 3, 2012State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued2 linked violations
February 21, 2008State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
November 30, 2007State Formal Notice of Violation issued3 linked violations
February 29, 2000State Compliance achieved3 linked violations

Common questions

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

PATRICK, JULIUS

252-551-1561

GREENVILLE, NC 27835