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Edenton, NC Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Edenton, NC — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Edenton's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Edenton, Town Of PWSID: NC0421010 Updated: 2026 Q2
✅

No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 5.00 ppb, 33% of the action level and no violations are open. No PFAS was detected.

B

Edenton earns a B for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 5.00 ppb — 33% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
38 violations since 2015, 24 health-based
No violations currently open
Edenton's lead level vs. all North Carolina community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 5.00 ppb — 33% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 40% of North Carolina utilities
Population Served
3913
~2400 connections
Water Source
Groundwater
Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Active Violations
0
38 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
33% of EPA action level
5.00 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 5.00 ppb, 33% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2024 Resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS REPORTING FAILURE — — 2024 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2020 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.085 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2020 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.114 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2020 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.123 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2020 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.153 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2019 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.174 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2019 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2019 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.163 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2019 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2019 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.192 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2019 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2018 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.197 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2018 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.194 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2018 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2018 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.222 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2018 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.135 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2018 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2017 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.132 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2017 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.121 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2017 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2017 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.101 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2017 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.143 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2017 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.179 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
TTHM MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2016 Addressed
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.16 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2016 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.157 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.117 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2015 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.134 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2015 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.136 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2015 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2015 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.161 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2015 Resolved
TTHM MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.080 mg/L 2015 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.133 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2015 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

38 violations are on record since 2015, of which 24 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Edenton, Town Of
PWSID NC0421010
Water source Groundwater — Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Population served 3,913
Service connections 2,400
Systems serving this area 2
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edenton tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 5.00 ppb, 33% of the action level.
Does Edenton water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Edenton? ▼
Edenton, Town Of (PWSID NC0421010), one of 2 systems serving this area. Groundwater. Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2026-02-17. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Edenton Residents Do?

1
Consider a filter certified for lead
Look for NSF/ANSI 53 certification for lead reduction.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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