Public water system · NC0286020
ActiveElkin, Town of
Community water system in Surry County, North Carolina, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
4,076
Service connections
2,106
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-05-01 | 76 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-01-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2002-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
Elkin, Town of: frequently asked questions
Is Elkin, Town of's water safe to drink?
Elkin, Town of is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the NC state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Elkin, Town of?
Elkin, Town of (PWSID NC0286020) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the NC state drinking water program.
How many people does Elkin, Town of serve?
Elkin, Town of reports serving 4,076 people through 2,106 service connections in Surry County, North Carolina.
Where does Elkin, Town of get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Surry County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Airy, City of | Surry | 10,314 | Community | Surface water |
| Dobson, Town of | Surry | 2,615 | Community | Surface water |
| Pilot Mountain, Town of | Surry | 1,976 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Surry Schools | Surry | 1,153 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Surry Power Station | Surry | 950 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Raven Knob Boy Scout Camp | Surry | 900 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |