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Robeson County, NC Water Quality

Water quality data for 9 public water systems serving Robeson County, North Carolina — based on EPA SDWIS enforcement records, lead testing results, and health-based violation history.

📅 2026 Report 🔄 Data updated 2026 Q2 📍 9 water systems · 22 cities
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Caution Advised — Some Systems Need Attention

Some systems have elevated lead levels or active violations. Check your specific city below.

C

Robeson County Earns a C

Robeson County: 22 communities across 9 water systems. 100.0% have no open violations.

  • Median lead where detected: 13.00 ppb
  • 1 communities with a lead detection, 21 reporting none detected
  • 15 communities with PFAS above the federal limit
  • 0 with significant inspection deficiencies
  • 100.0% of communities have no open violations
13 ppb
Median Lead Level
County-wide, 90th percentile
9
Water Systems
Active CWS & NTNCWS
100%
Violation-Free
No active violations on record
How we grade counties: MyWaterIQ uses EPA SDWIS enforcement data — actual MCL violations and lead test results — not the aspirational MCLG targets used by some sites. A grade reflects real compliance history, not theoretical risk. Learn more →

Cities by Water Quality

⭐ Best Performing
  • Pembroke
    Not detected
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    B
  • St. Pauls
    Not detected
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    B
  • Parkton
    Not detected
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    B
  • Red Springs
    Not detected
    1 health-based violation since 2015
    A
  • Fairmont
    Not detected
    1 health-based violation since 2015
    B
⚠ Needs Attention
  • Prospect
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 2 of 12 sampling points
    C
  • Elrod
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 2 of 12 sampling points
    C
  • Rennert
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 2 of 12 sampling points
    C
  • Shannon
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 2 of 12 sampling points
    C
  • Raemon
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 2 of 12 sampling points
    C
County Lead Level — Median 13 ppb
Based on most recent 90th percentile lead tests across all reporting systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
County median: 13 ppb — 86.7% of the federal action level
Systems by Lead Level
10 – 15 ppb
1
No Data
21

All Cities in Robeson County

Lumberton Not detected C
Red Springs Not detected A
Pembroke Not detected B
Maxton 13.00 ppb C
Fairmont Not detected B
St. Pauls Not detected B
Rowland Not detected B
Prospect Not detected C
Barker Ten Mile Not detected C
Parkton Not detected B
Elrod Not detected C
Rennert Not detected C
Shannon Not detected C
Raemon Not detected C
Proctorville Not detected C
Wakulla Not detected C
Marietta Not detected C
McDonald Not detected C
Lumber Bridge Not detected C
Raynham Not detected C
Orrum Not detected C
Rex Not detected C
Showing 22 cities
No active violations Active violations

About Robeson County Drinking Water

Robeson County is served by 9 water systems covering 22 communities. No community here has an open violation on record.

Of the communities reporting lead results, 1 recorded a detection, with a median of 13.00 ppb — 87% of the federal action level. 21 reported none detected, which means below the laboratory limit rather than an absence of lead.

15 of 22 communities have PFAS above the limits EPA set in 2024, measured as a running annual average at each sampling point. State inspectors recorded no significant deficiencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Robeson County tap water safe to drink?▼
No community in Robeson County has an open violation on record. 15 of 22 have PFAS above the federal limit, which is the main open concern.
What is the lead level in Robeson County?▼
Among communities with a detection the median is 13.00 ppb, 87% of the 15 ppb action level. 21 reported none detected and 0 reported no result.
How many water systems serve Robeson County?▼
9 community water systems serve 22 communities here.
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