MOREHEAD CITY, TOWN OF
North Carolina — Community Water System — PWSID: NC0416015
System Information
| PWSID | NC0416015 |
| System Name | MOREHEAD CITY, TOWN OF |
| System Type | Community Water System |
| Water Source | Ground Water |
| Activity Status | Active |
| Owner Type | Local |
| EPA Region | 04 |
| Serves School | No |
| Wholesaler | No |
| First Reported | Mar 12, 1980 |
| Last Reported | Dec 19, 2025 |
Location & Contact
| State | North Carolina |
| City | MOREHEAD CITY |
| ZIP Code | 28557 |
| Address | 706 ARENDELL ST |
| Organization | WILLIAMS, DANIEL |
| Phone | 252-726-5022 |
Population & Service
| Population Served | 9,420 |
| Service Connections | 6,507 |
Drinking Water Violations (37)
This water system has 37 violations recorded in the EPA SDWIS database.
| Begin Date | End Date | Contaminant | Category | Health-Based | Major | Measured | Federal MCL | State MCL | Status | Return to Compliance | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Archived | Mar 31, 2025 | Nitrate Rule |
| Oct 17, 2024 | — | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | RPT | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Nov 21, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule Revisions |
| Oct 17, 2024 | — | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | RPT | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Nov 21, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule Revisions |
| Oct 17, 2024 | — | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | TT | Yes | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Nov 21, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule Revisions |
| Oct 17, 2024 | — | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | TT | Yes | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Nov 21, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule Revisions |
| Jan 1, 2024 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Feb 9, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jan 1, 2024 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Feb 9, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jan 1, 2024 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Feb 9, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jul 1, 2018 | — | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Jan 9, 2019 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Jul 1, 2018 | — | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Jan 9, 2019 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Jul 1, 2018 | — | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Jan 9, 2019 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Jan 1, 2018 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Jun 4, 2018 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jan 1, 2018 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Jun 4, 2018 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jan 1, 2018 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Jun 4, 2018 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jan 1, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jan 1, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jan 1, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jan 1, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jan 1, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jan 1, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jan 1, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jan 1, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jan 1, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jan 1, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jan 1, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jan 1, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jan 1, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jan 1, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jan 1, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jan 1, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate Rule |
| Jan 1, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2009 | Nitrate Rule |
| Apr 2, 2008 | — | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | MR | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Jul 30, 2008 | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Jan 1, 2002 | Dec 31, 2004 | 1,2-Dichloroethane | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.005 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2004 | Volatile Organic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 2002 | Dec 31, 2004 | p-Dichlorobenzene | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.075 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2004 | Volatile Organic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 2002 | Dec 31, 2004 | 1,2-Dichloroethane | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.005 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2004 | Volatile Organic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 1999 | Dec 31, 2001 | Fluoride | MCL | Yes | No | 4.18 MG/L | 4.0 mg/L | 4 | Resolved | Oct 23, 2001 | Inorganic Chemicals |
| Jan 1, 1995 | Dec 31, 1995 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 1995 | Nitrate Rule |
About This Water System
Public water system data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Systems with violations must notify customers. Contact your water utility for the latest annual water quality report.