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SIMS, TOWN OF

North Carolina — Community Water System — PWSID: NC0498045

System Information

PWSIDNC0498045
System NameSIMS, TOWN OF
System TypeCommunity Water System
Water SourceGround Water
Activity StatusActive
Owner TypeLocal
EPA Region04
Serves SchoolNo
WholesalerNo
First ReportedMar 12, 1980
Last ReportedDec 19, 2025

Location & Contact

StateNorth Carolina
CitySIMS
ZIP Code27880
AddressP.O. BOX 161
OrganizationBOYKIN, MIRANDA
Phone252-237-4226

Population & Service

Population Served440
Service Connections176

Drinking Water Violations (207)

This water system has 207 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
Apr 1, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 TTHM MCL Yes No .086 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Jun 30, 2025 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 TTHM MCL Yes No .086 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Jun 30, 2025 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 TTHM MCL Yes No .086 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Jun 30, 2025 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 TTHM MCL Yes No .086 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Jun 30, 2025 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 TTHM MCL Yes No .086 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Jun 30, 2025 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Nov 1, 2023 Nov 30, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON No Yes — — — Resolved Nov 30, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule
Nov 1, 2023 Nov 30, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON No Yes — — — Resolved Nov 30, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule
Nov 1, 2023 Nov 30, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON No Yes — — — Resolved Nov 30, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule
Nov 1, 2023 Nov 30, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON No Yes — — — Resolved Nov 30, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule
Nov 1, 2023 Nov 30, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON No Yes — — — Resolved Nov 30, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule
Oct 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2023 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2023 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2023 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2023 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2023 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2023 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2023 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2023 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2023 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2023 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2020 Dec 31, 2022 Asbestos MR No Yes — 7 MFL — Resolved Dec 31, 2022 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2020 Dec 31, 2022 Asbestos MR No Yes — 7 MFL — Resolved Dec 31, 2022 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2020 Dec 31, 2022 Asbestos MR No Yes — 7 MFL — Resolved Dec 31, 2022 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2020 Dec 31, 2022 Asbestos MR No Yes — 7 MFL — Resolved Dec 31, 2022 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2020 Dec 31, 2022 Asbestos MR No Yes — 7 MFL — Resolved Dec 31, 2022 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2018 — Lead and Copper Rule MR No No — TT — Resolved Apr 30, 2019 Lead and Copper Rule
Jan 1, 2018 — Lead and Copper Rule MR No No — TT — Resolved Apr 30, 2019 Lead and Copper Rule
Jan 1, 2018 — Lead and Copper Rule MR No No — TT — Resolved Apr 30, 2019 Lead and Copper Rule
Jan 1, 2015 — Lead and Copper Rule MR No No — TT — Resolved Sep 9, 2015 Lead and Copper Rule
Jan 1, 2015 — Lead and Copper Rule MR No No — TT — Resolved Sep 9, 2015 Lead and Copper Rule
Jan 1, 2015 — Lead and Copper Rule MR No No — TT — Resolved Sep 9, 2015 Lead and Copper Rule
Jul 1, 2013 Sep 30, 2013 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MCL Yes No 6 PCI/L 5 pCi/L 5 Resolved Sep 30, 2013 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
Jul 1, 2013 Sep 30, 2013 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MCL Yes No 6 PCI/L 5 pCi/L 5 Resolved Sep 30, 2013 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
Jul 1, 2013 Sep 30, 2013 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MCL Yes No 6 PCI/L 5 pCi/L 5 Resolved Sep 30, 2013 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
Jul 1, 2013 — Consumer Confidence Rule Other No No — — — Resolved Sep 6, 2013 Consumer Confidence Rule
Jul 1, 2013 Sep 30, 2013 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MCL Yes No 6 PCI/L 5 pCi/L 5 Resolved Sep 30, 2013 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
Jul 1, 2013 Sep 30, 2013 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MCL Yes No 6 PCI/L 5 pCi/L 5 Resolved Sep 30, 2013 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
Jun 20, 2013 — Public Notice Other No No — — — Resolved Aug 15, 2013 Public Notice Rule and Revised PN Rule
Apr 1, 2013 Jun 30, 2013 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MCL Yes No 6 PCI/L 5 pCi/L 5 Resolved Jun 30, 2013 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
Apr 1, 2013 Jun 30, 2013 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MCL Yes No 6 PCI/L 5 pCi/L 5 Resolved Jun 30, 2013 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
Apr 1, 2013 Jun 30, 2013 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MCL Yes No 6 PCI/L 5 pCi/L 5 Resolved Jun 30, 2013 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
Apr 1, 2013 Jun 30, 2013 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MCL Yes No 6 PCI/L 5 pCi/L 5 Resolved Jun 30, 2013 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
Apr 1, 2013 Jun 30, 2013 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MCL Yes No 6 PCI/L 5 pCi/L 5 Resolved Jun 30, 2013 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
Mar 31, 2013 — Public Notice Other No No — — — Resolved Jun 6, 2013 Public Notice Rule and Revised PN Rule
Mar 31, 2013 — Public Notice Other No No — — — Resolved Jun 6, 2013 Public Notice Rule and Revised PN Rule
Mar 31, 2013 — Public Notice Other No No — — — Resolved Jun 6, 2013 Public Notice Rule and Revised PN Rule
Jan 1, 2013 Mar 31, 2013 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MCL Yes No 6 PCI/L 5 pCi/L 5 Resolved Mar 31, 2013 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
Jan 1, 2013 Mar 31, 2013 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MCL Yes No 6 PCI/L 5 pCi/L 5 Resolved Mar 31, 2013 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
Jan 1, 2013 Mar 31, 2013 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MCL Yes No 6 PCI/L 5 pCi/L 5 Resolved Mar 31, 2013 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
Jan 1, 2013 Mar 31, 2013 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MCL Yes No 6 PCI/L 5 pCi/L 5 Resolved Mar 31, 2013 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
Jan 1, 2013 Mar 31, 2013 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MCL Yes No 6 PCI/L 5 pCi/L 5 Resolved Mar 31, 2013 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
Apr 1, 2012 Jun 30, 2012 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MR No Yes — 5 pCi/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2012 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
Apr 1, 2012 Jun 30, 2012 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MR No Yes — 5 pCi/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2012 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
Apr 1, 2012 Jun 30, 2012 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MR No Yes — 5 pCi/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2012 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
Apr 1, 2012 Jun 30, 2012 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MR No Yes — 5 pCi/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2012 Radionuclides and Revised Rad 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.

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