Butner Water Quality

North Carolina

Health Violations

The tap water in Butner, North Carolina is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 18,555 people. 36 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2950 in 2017. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

1
Water Systems
18,555
Population Served
36
Total Violations
36
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Butner, North Carolina is delivered through 1 EPA-regulated community water system serving an estimated 18,555 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Butner shows 36 total violations across all 1 system, of which 36 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 2950, 2456, 0300. 3 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the North Carolina drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY 18,555 36 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
2950 2017-07-01
2950 2017-07-01
2950 2017-07-01
2456 2017-07-01
2456 2017-07-01
2456 2017-07-01
2456 2017-04-01
2456 2017-04-01
2456 2017-04-01
2950 2017-04-01
2950 2017-04-01
2950 2017-04-01
2456 2017-01-01
2456 2017-01-01
2456 2017-01-01
0300 2016-10-01
0300 2016-10-01
0300 2016-10-01
2456 2016-10-01
2456 2016-10-01
2456 2016-10-01
2456 2015-04-01
2456 2015-04-01
2456 2015-04-01
2456 2015-01-01
2456 2015-01-01
2456 2015-01-01
2456 2014-10-01
2456 2014-10-01
2456 2014-10-01
2456 2014-07-01
2456 2014-07-01
2456 2014-07-01
2456 2013-10-01
2456 2013-10-01
2456 2013-10-01

TRI Facilities in Butner

Facility Total Releases
Federal Correctional Complex 12.2K lbs
Sunrock Industries LLC - Butner 137 lbs
Pallet One of Butner 44 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butner, North Carolina water safe to drink?
Butner is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 18,555 people. 36 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Butner have?
Butner water systems have a total of 36 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 36 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Butner water?
Health-based violations for Butner water systems include the following contaminants: 2950, 2456, 0300. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Butner?
1 EPA-regulated community water system serves Butner, North Carolina, collectively covering approximately 18,555 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Butner get its drinking water?
Butner's water supply comes from 1 EPA-regulated community water system. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Butner?
Yes, 3 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Butner, North Carolina, reporting a combined 12.4K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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