Sanford Water Quality
North Carolina
According to EPA SDWIS, Sanford, North Carolina is served by 12 community water systems covering about 91,717 people. The same extract lists 22 health-based violation records, most recently coded 5200 in 2024. Counts are historical EPA registry rows, not a current compliance or drinkability score.
Drinking water in Sanford, North Carolina is delivered through 12 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 91,717 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.
PlainEnviro's health-based SDWIS extract shows 22 violation records across the 12 active community systems shown here. Monitoring and reporting records are not present in the extract. The records carry 3 distinct EPA contaminant codes: LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS, Groundwater Rule, Lead and Copper Rule. 9 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.
A past EPA health-based registry row does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status; utilities notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight when required. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANFORD, CITY OF | 48,350 | 3 | Health |
| CHATHAM CO-NORTH | 23,088 | 2 | Health |
| SILER CITY, TOWN OF | 8,520 | 0 | Clean |
| PITTSBORO, TOWN OF | 6,708 | 2 | Health |
| CHATHAM CO-SW CHATHAM | 2,470 | 2 | Health |
| CHATHAM CO-ASBURY | 1,540 | 1 | Health |
| PINE VILLAGE MHC LLC | 411 | 2 | Health |
| SKYLINE ESTATES MH S/D | 170 | 2 | Health |
| FARM WATER WORKS | 167 | 1 | Health |
| EASY BREEZE MANUFACTURED HOME PARK | 108 | 0 | Clean |
| CHATHAM PINES LLC | 98 | 1 | Health |
| OAK VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK WS | 87 | 6 | Health |
Does this city have health-based water violations?
These health-based records can represent Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), or Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) categories. A historical record does not establish that water is currently unsafe.
| Water system | Contaminant | Begin Date |
|---|---|---|
| CHATHAM CO-ASBURY | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| SKYLINE ESTATES MH S/D | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| SKYLINE ESTATES MH S/D | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| PINE VILLAGE MHC LLC | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| PINE VILLAGE MHC LLC | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| SANFORD, CITY OF | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| SANFORD, CITY OF | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| SANFORD, CITY OF | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| CHATHAM CO-NORTH | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| CHATHAM CO-NORTH | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| CHATHAM CO-SW CHATHAM | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| CHATHAM CO-SW CHATHAM | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| PITTSBORO, TOWN OF | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| PITTSBORO, TOWN OF | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | 2024-10-17 |
| OAK VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK WS | Groundwater Rule | 2019-06-07 |
| OAK VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK WS | Groundwater Rule | 2019-06-07 |
| OAK VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK WS | Groundwater Rule | 2019-06-07 |
| OAK VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK WS | Groundwater Rule | 2019-06-07 |
| OAK VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK WS | Groundwater Rule | 2019-06-07 |
| OAK VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK WS | Groundwater Rule | 2019-06-07 |
| FARM WATER WORKS | Lead and Copper Rule | 1994-01-01 |
| CHATHAM PINES LLC | Lead and Copper Rule | 1994-01-01 |
What are Sanford's health-based records for?
Sanford's health-based violation records carry 3 distinct EPA codes: some name a substance, others the drinking-water rule that was breached. Counts are records on file in the EPA SDWIS extract, not current test results.
| Contaminant | Records | Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | 14 | 7 |
| Groundwater Rule | 6 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 2 | 2 |
TRI Facilities in Sanford
| Facility | Total Releases |
|---|---|
| Pilgrim's Pride Corp Sanford Facility | 2.9M lbs |
| Lee Brick & Tile Co | 159.3K lbs |
| General Timber Inc | 89.8K lbs |
| Pentair Water Pool & Spa Inc. | 62.1K lbs |
| Sti Polymer Inc | 3.4K lbs |
| Moen Inc | 324 lbs |
| Magneti Marelli Powertrain USA LLC | 284 lbs |
| Noble Oil Services Inc | 4 lbs |
| Caterpillar Inc | 0 lbs |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does EPA SDWIS list for drinking water in Sanford, North Carolina? ▼
How many water violations does Sanford have in this EPA extract? ▼
What contaminants were found in Sanford water? ▼
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How does Sanford compare in North Carolina?
Of the 449 North Carolina places with at least one community water system on file, Sanford ranks #13 by number of systems (12).
Either side of it: Newport (14), Boone (12), Clinton (11), Jacksonville (10)
About This Data
Figures here are the current EPA SDWIS extract joined to the 12 community water systems whose service area lists Sanford, ranked against the 449 North Carolina places with at least one system on file. Data current as of 2026-08-25.
Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). PlainEnviro's violation fetch is restricted upstream to records EPA flags as health-based and then joined to active community water systems. Monitoring and reporting violations are not included.
A health-based violation row in this extract is a historical EPA registry entry. It does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status. Many records are later resolved, and public water systems notify customers when required. For current conditions, contact your local water utility or the state drinking water program.
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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.