FOUNTAIN, TOWN OF
North Carolina — Community Water System — PWSID: NC0474050
System Information
| PWSID | NC0474050 |
| System Name | FOUNTAIN, TOWN OF |
| System Type | Community Water System |
| Water Source | Surface Water Purchased |
| 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 | FOUNTAIN |
| ZIP Code | 27829 |
| Address | PO BOX 134 |
| Organization | HINES, LETHA |
| Phone | 252-749-2881 |
Population & Service
| Population Served | 427 |
| Service Connections | 275 |
Drinking Water Violations (28)
This water system has 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2024 | — | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | RPT | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Dec 23, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule Revisions |
| Oct 17, 2024 | — | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | RPT | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Dec 23, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule Revisions |
| Oct 17, 2024 | — | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | TT | Yes | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Dec 23, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule Revisions |
| Oct 17, 2024 | — | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | TT | Yes | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Dec 23, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule Revisions |
| Jul 1, 2024 | — | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Nov 14, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Jul 1, 2018 | — | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Jul 16, 2018 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Jul 1, 2015 | — | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Jul 21, 2015 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Jul 1, 2014 | — | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Oct 16, 2014 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Jul 1, 2011 | — | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Dec 2, 2011 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Jul 1, 2011 | — | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Dec 2, 2011 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Jul 1, 2011 | — | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Dec 2, 2011 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Oct 1, 2005 | — | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Nov 9, 2005 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Oct 1, 2005 | — | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Nov 9, 2005 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Oct 1, 2005 | — | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Nov 9, 2005 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Jul 1, 2005 | — | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Nov 9, 2005 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Jul 1, 2005 | — | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Nov 9, 2005 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Jul 3, 2004 | — | Public Notice | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Apr 17, 2010 | Public Notice Rule and Revised PN Rule |
| Jul 3, 2004 | — | Public Notice | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Apr 17, 2010 | Public Notice Rule and Revised PN Rule |
| May 1, 2004 | May 31, 2004 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | May 31, 2004 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Apr 1, 2000 | Apr 30, 2000 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Apr 30, 2000 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Feb 1, 1992 | Feb 29, 1992 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | Yes | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Feb 29, 1992 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Feb 1, 1992 | Feb 29, 1992 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | Yes | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Feb 29, 1992 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jan 11, 1991 | Feb 10, 1991 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Feb 10, 1991 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jan 11, 1991 | Feb 10, 1991 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Feb 10, 1991 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jan 11, 1991 | Feb 10, 1991 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Feb 10, 1991 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jan 11, 1991 | Feb 10, 1991 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Feb 10, 1991 | Total Coliform Rule |
| — | — | — | No | No | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| — | — | — | No | No | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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.