BISCOE, TOWN OF

PWSID: NC0362035 · Biscoe, NC · Serves 2,735 people

Health Violations

BISCOE, TOWN OF has 4 health-based violations out of 4 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,735
Total Violations
4
Health Violations
4
Source Type
Surface Water

BISCOE, TOWN OF (PWSID NC0362035) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 2,735 people in Biscoe, NC, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the North Carolina drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 4 total violations, with 4 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Recorded violations span 2025–2025.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the North Carolina state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
NC0362035
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Biscoe, NC
Population Served
2,735
Health Violations
Yes (4)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 4 4

Violation History (4)

Contaminant Health Date
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2025
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2025
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2025
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BISCOE, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
BISCOE, TOWN OF has 4 health-based violations out of 4 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does BISCOE, TOWN OF serve?
BISCOE, TOWN OF serves 2,735 people in Biscoe, NC. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does BISCOE, TOWN OF have?
BISCOE, TOWN OF has 4 total violations on record spanning 2025–2025. 4 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in BISCOE, TOWN OF water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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