BENSON, TOWN OF
North Carolina - Community Water System - PWSID: NC0351025
System Information
| PWSID | NC0351025 |
| System Name | BENSON, 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 | Mar 26, 2026 |
Location & Contact
| State | North Carolina |
| City | BENSON |
| ZIP Code | 27504 |
| Address | PO BOX 69 |
| Organization | ADAMS, RAY |
| Phone | 919-894-3553 |
Population & Service
| Population Served | 4,802 |
| Service Connections | 1,871 |
Drinking Water Violations (64)
This water system has 64 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, 2023 | - | MR | No | No | - | TT | - | Resolved | Mar 9, 2023 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2023 | - | MR | No | No | - | TT | - | Resolved | Mar 9, 2023 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2023 | - | MR | No | No | - | TT | - | Resolved | Mar 9, 2023 | - | |
| Mar 1, 2014 | May 31, 2014 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.080 mg/L | - | Resolved | May 31, 2014 | - | |
| Mar 1, 2014 | May 31, 2014 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.060 mg/L | - | Resolved | May 31, 2014 | - | |
| Mar 1, 2014 | May 31, 2014 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.060 mg/L | - | Resolved | May 31, 2014 | - | |
| Mar 1, 2014 | May 31, 2014 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.060 mg/L | - | Resolved | May 31, 2014 | - | |
| Mar 1, 2014 | May 31, 2014 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.080 mg/L | - | Resolved | May 31, 2014 | - | |
| Mar 1, 2014 | May 31, 2014 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.080 mg/L | - | Resolved | May 31, 2014 | - | |
| Mar 1, 2014 | May 31, 2014 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.080 mg/L | - | Resolved | May 31, 2014 | - | |
| Mar 1, 2014 | May 31, 2014 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.060 mg/L | - | Resolved | May 31, 2014 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | MR | No | Yes | - | 4.0 mg/L | - | Resolved | Mar 31, 2014 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | MR | No | Yes | - | 4.0 mg/L | - | Resolved | Mar 31, 2014 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2014 | Jan 31, 2014 | MR | No | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Jan 31, 2014 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | MR | No | Yes | - | 4.0 mg/L | - | Resolved | Mar 31, 2014 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | MR | No | Yes | - | 4.0 mg/L | - | Resolved | Mar 31, 2014 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | MR | No | Yes | - | 4.0 mg/L | - | Resolved | Mar 31, 2014 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2014 | Jan 31, 2014 | MR | No | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Jan 31, 2014 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2014 | Jan 31, 2014 | MR | No | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Jan 31, 2014 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2014 | Jan 31, 2014 | MR | No | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Jan 31, 2014 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2014 | Jan 31, 2014 | MR | No | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Jan 31, 2014 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2014 | Jan 31, 2014 | MR | No | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Jan 31, 2014 | - | |
| Oct 1, 2013 | Nov 30, 2013 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.080 mg/L | - | Resolved | Nov 30, 2013 | - | |
| Oct 1, 2013 | Nov 30, 2013 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.080 mg/L | - | Resolved | Nov 30, 2013 | - | |
| Oct 1, 2013 | Nov 30, 2013 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.080 mg/L | - | Resolved | Nov 30, 2013 | - | |
| Oct 1, 2013 | Nov 30, 2013 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.080 mg/L | - | Resolved | Nov 30, 2013 | - | |
| Oct 1, 2013 | Nov 30, 2013 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.080 mg/L | - | Resolved | Nov 30, 2013 | - | |
| Oct 1, 2013 | Nov 30, 2013 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.060 mg/L | - | Resolved | Nov 30, 2013 | - | |
| Oct 1, 2013 | Nov 30, 2013 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.060 mg/L | - | Resolved | Nov 30, 2013 | - | |
| Oct 1, 2013 | Nov 30, 2013 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.060 mg/L | - | Resolved | Nov 30, 2013 | - | |
| Oct 1, 2013 | Nov 30, 2013 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.060 mg/L | - | Resolved | Nov 30, 2013 | - | |
| Oct 1, 2013 | Nov 30, 2013 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.060 mg/L | - | Resolved | Nov 30, 2013 | - | |
| Jul 1, 2013 | - | Other | No | No | - | - | - | Resolved | Sep 30, 2013 | - | |
| Jan 2, 2010 | - | MR | No | No | - | - | - | Resolved | Jan 14, 2010 | - | |
| Oct 1, 2007 | - | MR | No | No | - | TT | - | Resolved | Jul 1, 2008 | - | |
| Oct 1, 2007 | - | MR | No | No | - | TT | - | Resolved | Jul 1, 2008 | - | |
| Oct 1, 2007 | - | MR | No | No | - | TT | - | Resolved | Jul 1, 2008 | - | |
| Oct 1, 2007 | - | MR | No | No | - | TT | - | Resolved | Jul 1, 2008 | - | |
| Oct 1, 2007 | - | MR | No | No | - | TT | - | Resolved | Jul 1, 2008 | - | |
| Jul 1, 2004 | - | Other | No | No | - | - | - | Resolved | Aug 1, 2006 | - | |
| Jul 1, 2004 | - | Other | No | No | - | - | - | Resolved | Aug 1, 2006 | - | |
| Jul 1, 2004 | - | Other | No | No | - | - | - | Resolved | Aug 1, 2006 | - | |
| Mar 1, 2004 | Mar 31, 2004 | MR | No | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Mar 31, 2004 | - | |
| Mar 1, 2004 | Mar 31, 2004 | MR | No | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Mar 31, 2004 | - | |
| Mar 1, 2004 | Mar 31, 2004 | MR | No | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Mar 31, 2004 | - | |
| Mar 1, 2004 | Mar 31, 2004 | MR | No | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Mar 31, 2004 | - | |
| Jul 17, 2003 | - | Other | No | No | - | - | - | Resolved | Apr 17, 2010 | - | |
| Jul 17, 2003 | - | Other | No | No | - | - | - | Resolved | Apr 17, 2010 | - | |
| Jun 1, 2003 | Jun 30, 2003 | MCL | Yes | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Jun 30, 2003 | - | |
| Jun 1, 2003 | Jun 30, 2003 | MCL | Yes | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Jun 30, 2003 | - |
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.