Public water system · NC0494025
ActiveWashington County Water System
At a glance
Washington County Water System (PWSID NC0494025) is an active community water system in Washington County, North Carolina. It reports serving 6,693 people through 2,635 service connections. Its primary water source is groundwater, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's records list 9 violations for this system; 4 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2024.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
6,693
Service connections
2,635
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Washington County Water System compare with other water systems in Washington County?
By EPA's size categories, Washington County Water System is a medium system (3,301 to 10,000 people). Washington County has 7 active public water systems, and Washington County Water System is the largest of them by population served. Its population served is about 4.2 times the county average of 1,585 people per system, and accounts for 60% of the 11,093 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across North Carolina, the 5,087 active systems average 1,971 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so Washington County Water System is roughly in line with that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. North Carolina has 2,031 active community water systems, 40% of the state's 5,087 active systems. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. 4,566 North Carolina systems (90%) list groundwater as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Washington County Water System?
EPA lists Washington County Water System as owned by a local government. The NC state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 4 of the 7 active systems in Washington County (57%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Washington County Water System have drinking water violations?
EPA's records list 9 violations for this system; 4 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2024. The violations listed here began between October 1996 and October 2024. By type: 3 contaminant level above the legal limit, 2 monitoring and reporting, 2 public notice, recordkeeping or other, 1 reporting and 1 required treatment not met. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Total coliform bacteria (TCR) (4 of them). EPA lists 9 as resolved. Resolved means at least one resolving action is on record: the system returned to compliance, the rule no longer applies, or no further action was needed.
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-17 | ReportingLSL Reporting · code 4G | Lead and Copper Rule Revisionscode 5200 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-10-17 | Required treatment not metLSL Inventory · code 2E | Lead and Copper Rule Revisionscode 5200 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2008-12-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2004-05-17 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation · code 76 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2003-12-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2003-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Gross alpha (excluding radon and uranium)code 4000 | No | Resolved |
| 2001-07-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report · code 71 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 1999-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1996-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
All 9 violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Washington County Water System: frequently asked questions
Who runs Washington County Water System?
Washington County Water System (PWSID NC0494025) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the NC state drinking water program.
How many people does Washington County Water System serve?
Washington County Water System reports serving 6,693 people through 2,635 service connections in Washington County, North Carolina.
Where does Washington County Water System get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers.
Does Washington County Water System have any drinking water violations?
EPA's records list 9 violations for this system; 4 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2024. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found.
Is Washington County Water System's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's records list 9 violations for this system; 4 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2024. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the NC state drinking water program.
Where can I find Washington County Water System's water quality report?
As a community water system, Washington County Water System must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Washington County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Water System | Washington | 3,243 | Community | Groundwater |
| Roper Water System | Washington | 546 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Creswell Town of | Washington | 482 | Community | Groundwater |
| Somerset Place Historic Site | Washington | 54 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Pettigrew State Park | Washington | 50 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Domtar Resource Bldg | Washington | 25 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Washington County Water System, PWSID NC0494025, North Carolina”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/north-carolina/washington-county-water-system-nc0494025 (data as of October 1, 2026).