Reidsville Water Quality

North Carolina

Health Violations

The tap water in Reidsville, North Carolina is served by 6 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 15,221 people. 16 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

6
Water Systems
15,221
Population Served
16
Total Violations
16
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Reidsville, North Carolina is delivered through 6 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 15,221 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 Reidsville shows 16 total violations across all 6 systems, of which 16 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 5200, 2920, 5000. 6 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
REIDSVILLE, CITY OF 14,585 11 Health
PLEASANT RIDGE MHP 269 1 Health
WILLOW OAKS MHP 135 3 Health
BENAJA CROSSING MH S/D 99 1 Health
WASHBURN MHP 83 0 Clean
SHADY ACRES MHP 50 0 Clean

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
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
2920 2023-01-01
2920 2023-01-01
2920 2023-01-01
2920 2023-01-01
2920 2023-01-01
2920 2022-10-01
2920 2022-10-01
2920 2022-10-01
2920 2022-10-01
2920 2022-10-01
2920 2022-10-01
5000 2021-06-01
5000 2021-06-01

TRI Facilities in Reidsville

Facility Total Releases
Clean Harbors Reidsville LLC 772.4K lbs
Henniges Automotive North Carolina Inc 24.5K lbs
Camco Manufacturing Inc 2.2K lbs
Commonwealth Brands Inc 2.1K lbs
Dystar LP 1.6K lbs
Duke Energy Carolinas LLC - Rockingham County Ct Facility 15 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reidsville, North Carolina water safe to drink?
Reidsville is served by 6 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 15,221 people. 16 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 Reidsville have?
Reidsville water systems have a total of 16 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 16 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Reidsville water?
Health-based violations for Reidsville water systems include the following contaminants: 5200, 2920, 5000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Reidsville?
6 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Reidsville, North Carolina, collectively covering approximately 15,221 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Reidsville get its drinking water?
Reidsville's water supply comes from 6 EPA-regulated community water systems. 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 Reidsville?
Yes, 6 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Reidsville, North Carolina, reporting a combined 802.7K 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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