PLYMOUTH, NC · Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM 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 WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM.
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)
- NC0494025
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 6,693
- Service connections
- 2,635
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM is one of 179 community water systems in North Carolina in the 3,301 to 10,000 people size category, serving 6,693 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 4 entries between 2004 and 2024, all of which EPA lists as closed.
Of the 4, 2 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 Total Coliform Rules, and the Public Notice Rule and Revised PN Rule.
Violation history
LSL Inventory
Health-basedLEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
October 17, 2024 – November 18, 2024
ResolvedLSL Reporting
—LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
October 17, 2024 – November 18, 2024
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008
ResolvedPublic Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
May 17, 2004 – April 17, 2010
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2024 – November 18, 2024 | LSL Inventory | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 – November 18, 2024 | LSL Reporting | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | — | Resolved |
| December 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008 | Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| May 17, 2004 – April 17, 2010 | Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- November 18, 2024State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- November 18, 2024State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- November 12, 2024State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- January 11, 2011State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- May 26, 2009State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
- February 29, 2000State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
Common questions
Is WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM 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 WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM.
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
SASSER, LEE
252-793-7545
PLYMOUTH, NC 27962