PINEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM

Q: Is PINEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?

PINEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM (PWS ID: NC0118168) has 220 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 48 people using Groundwater sources.

Q: What type of violations does PINEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM have?

PINEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM has 220 total violations: 4 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 204 monitoring/reporting violations, and 4 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.

Q: Has PFAS been detected in PINEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM water?

No. PINEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.

Q: What water source does PINEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM use?

PINEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.

Q: 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.

Reviewed byPlainWater Editorial, Drinking Water Quality Editorial Team · June 7, 2026

PWS ID: NC0118168 · CARY, North Carolina 27511

PINEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM serves 48 people in CARY, North Carolina using Groundwater water sources. It has 220 recorded EPA violations, including 4 health-based violations. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing.

Water Quality Snapshot: PINEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM

PINEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM is a private-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 48 residents in CARY, North Carolina (Catawba County) through 19 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 220 total violations for this system , of which 4 (2%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 204 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2024.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Arsenic, recorded in 19 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. PINEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM's 220 violations sit above 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

Total Violations

220

Health-Based Violations

Water Source

Groundwater

System Details

System Type: Community
Owner Type: Private
Connections: 19
County: Catawba
School/Daycare: No
MCL Violations: 0
Monitoring Violations: 204
Treatment Tech Violations: 4

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant	Category	Count	Latest
Arsenic	MR	19	1991
Barium	MR	19	1991
Cadmium	MR	19	1991
Chromium	MR	19	1991
Nitrate	MR	19	1993
Mercury	MR	19	1991
Fluoride	MR	19	1991
Lead and Copper Rule	MR	19	1993
Selenium	MR	19	1991
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U	MR	8	1987
Consumer Confidence Rule	Other	6	2024
Antimony, Total	MR	5	1991
CYANIDE	MR	5	1991
Thallium, Total	MR	5	1991
Beryllium, Total	MR	5	1991
Nickel	MR	5	1991
Lead and Copper Rule	TT	4	2003

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 60 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant	Date	Result	MRL	Status
9Cl-PF3ONS	9/13/2023	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Not Detected
PFOA	9/13/2023	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFUnA	9/13/2023	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxA	9/13/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFDoA	9/13/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFDA	9/13/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS	9/13/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFOS	9/13/2023	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFNA	9/13/2023	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxS	9/13/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHpA	9/13/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
lithium	9/13/2023	<9 µg/L	9 µg/L	Not Detected
ADONA	9/13/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMPA	9/13/2023	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFBS	9/13/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFPeS	9/13/2023	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
NMeFOSAA	9/13/2023	<0.006 µg/L	0.006 µg/L	Not Detected
4:2 FTS	9/13/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
HFPO-DA	9/13/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFTrDA	9/13/2023	<0.007 µg/L	0.007 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHpS	9/13/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
NEtFOSAA	9/13/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
NFDHA	9/13/2023	<0.02 µg/L	0.02 µg/L	Not Detected
PFEESA	9/13/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMBA	9/13/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFPeA	9/13/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
8:2 FTS	9/13/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
6:2 FTS	9/13/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFBA	9/13/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFTA	9/13/2023	<0.008 µg/L	0.008 µg/L	Not Detected
PFOS	3/15/2023	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
lithium	3/15/2023	<9 µg/L	9 µg/L	Not Detected
NFDHA	3/15/2023	<0.02 µg/L	0.02 µg/L	Not Detected
PFBS	3/15/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHpA	3/15/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFNA	3/15/2023	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFOA	3/15/2023	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFDA	3/15/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFDoA	3/15/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxA	3/15/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFUnA	3/15/2023	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS	3/15/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMPA	3/15/2023	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxS	3/15/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS	3/15/2023	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMBA	3/15/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFPeA	3/15/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFEESA	3/15/2023	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
8:2 FTS	3/15/2023	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
4:2 FTS	3/15/2023	<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 PINEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM.

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 NC0118168 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 PINEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM 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
2024	Consumer Confidence Rule	Other	6	SDWIS / NC0118168 / 7000
2003	Lead and Copper Rule	TT	4	SDWIS / NC0118168 / 5000
1993	Nitrate	MR	19	SDWIS / NC0118168 / 1040
1993	Lead and Copper Rule	MR	19	SDWIS / NC0118168 / 5000
1991	Arsenic	MR	19	SDWIS / NC0118168 / 1005
1991	Barium	MR	19	SDWIS / NC0118168 / 1010
1991	Cadmium	MR	19	SDWIS / NC0118168 / 1015
1991	Chromium	MR	19	SDWIS / NC0118168 / 1020
1991	Mercury	MR	19	SDWIS / NC0118168 / 1035
1991	Fluoride	MR	19	SDWIS / NC0118168 / 1025
1991	Selenium	MR	19	SDWIS / NC0118168 / 1045
1991	Antimony, Total	MR	5	SDWIS / NC0118168 / 1074
1991	CYANIDE	MR	5	SDWIS / NC0118168 / 1024
1991	Thallium, Total	MR	5	SDWIS / NC0118168 / 1085
1991	Beryllium, Total	MR	5	SDWIS / NC0118168 / 1075

How PINEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM Compares

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

Metric	PINEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM	North Carolina avg	Federal benchmark
Total violations	220	104.4	SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations	4	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	48	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 PINEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink? ▼

PINEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM (PWS ID: NC0118168) has 220 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 48 people using Groundwater sources.

How many people does PINEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM serve? ▼

PINEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM serves 48 people in CARY, North Carolina. It is a Private-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 19 service connections.

What type of violations does PINEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM have? ▼

PINEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM has 220 total violations: 4 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 204 monitoring/reporting violations, and 4 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.

Has PFAS been detected in PINEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM water? ▼

No. PINEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.

What water source does PINEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM use? ▼

PINEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM uses Groundwater 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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