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CALDWELL COUNTY WATER--WEST

PWS ID: NC0114045 · LENOIR, North Carolina 28645

CALDWELL COUNTY WATER--WEST serves 8,662 people in LENOIR, North Carolina using Surface Water water sources. It has 37 recorded EPA violations, including 0 health-based violations. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing.

Water Quality Snapshot: CALDWELL COUNTY WATER--WEST

CALDWELL COUNTY WATER--WEST is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 8,662 residents in LENOIR, North Carolina (Caldwell County) through 3,410 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 37 total violations for this system , of which 0 (0%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 19 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2022.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), recorded in 8 violations (MR). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

Across North Carolina, EPA tracks 5,020 public water systems serving 9,877,724 people, with 524,053 cumulative violations and 38,492 health-based violations on record. About 93% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 104.4 violations. CALDWELL COUNTY WATER--WEST's 37 violations sit below the North Carolina average. Statewide, 174 of 287 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (60.6%). All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

Population Served
8,662
Total Violations
37
Health-Based Violations
0
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
3,410
County
Caldwell
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
19
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 8 2022
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 6 2004
TTHM MR 5 2022
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 3 1980
Lead and Copper Rule MR 2 1992
Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule MR 1 2010

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 120 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
6:2 FTS 9/17/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 9/17/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/17/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 9/17/2024 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/17/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 9/17/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 9/17/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/17/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/17/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/17/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 9/17/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 9/17/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 9/17/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 9/17/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 9/17/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 9/17/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 9/17/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 9/17/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 9/17/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 9/17/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/17/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 9/17/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 9/17/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 9/17/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 9/17/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/17/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/17/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 9/17/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 9/17/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 9/17/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 6/10/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 6/10/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 6/10/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 6/10/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 6/10/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 6/10/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 6/10/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 6/10/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/10/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 6/10/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 6/10/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 6/10/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 6/10/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 6/10/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 6/10/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 6/10/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/10/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 6/10/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 6/10/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 6/10/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records — or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status — go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for CALDWELL COUNTY WATER--WEST.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS — Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID NC0114045 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

North Carolina Drinking Water Authority

North Carolina DEQ — Public Water Supply Section is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects CALDWELL COUNTY WATER--WEST under EPA-delegated authority.

Open NC regulator portal

Source: North Carolina DEQ — Public Water Supply Section

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2022 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 8 SDWIS / NC0114045 / 2456
2022 TTHM MR 5 SDWIS / NC0114045 / 2950
2010 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule MR 1 SDWIS / NC0114045 / 0600
2004 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 6 SDWIS / NC0114045 / 7000
1992 Lead and Copper Rule MR 2 SDWIS / NC0114045 / 5000
1980 Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 3 SDWIS / NC0114045 / 4000

How CALDWELL COUNTY WATER--WEST Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric CALDWELL COUNTY WATER--WEST North Carolina avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 37 104.4 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 0 7.7 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 60.6% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 8,662 1,968 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 5,020 regulated public water systems in North Carolina.

Federal MCL reference — Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CALDWELL COUNTY WATER--WEST water safe to drink? ▼
CALDWELL COUNTY WATER--WEST (PWS ID: NC0114045) has 37 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 8,662 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does CALDWELL COUNTY WATER--WEST serve? ▼
CALDWELL COUNTY WATER--WEST serves 8,662 people in LENOIR, North Carolina. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 3,410 service connections.
What type of violations does CALDWELL COUNTY WATER--WEST have? ▼
CALDWELL COUNTY WATER--WEST has 37 total violations: 0 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 19 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in CALDWELL COUNTY WATER--WEST water? ▼
No. CALDWELL COUNTY WATER--WEST was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does CALDWELL COUNTY WATER--WEST use? ▼
CALDWELL COUNTY WATER--WEST uses Surface Water as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from? ▼
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.

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