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Community Water System · PWS NC0229020

Thomasville, City Of

Thomasville, North Carolina 27360 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 27,287 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

27,287
People served
39
EPA violations
0
Health-based
1 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 39 drinking-water violations at Thomasville, City Of - below the North Carolina per-system average, and UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound.

39
Total EPA violations on record
0%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
27,287
People served by this system
1
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Thomasville, City Of

Thomasville, City Of is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 27,287 residents in Thomasville, North Carolina (Davidson County) through 11,071 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 39 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 32 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 TTHM, recorded in 10 violations (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 4.7 ppt (parts per trillion). PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

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. Statewide, 174 of 287 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (60.6%).

Thomasville, City Of's 39 violations sit below the North Carolina average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

1 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
27,287
Total Violations
39
Health-Based Violations
0
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
11,071
County
Davidson
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
32
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
TTHM MR 10 2020
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 10 2020
Arsenic MR 4 1983
Lead and Copper Rule MR 4 2022
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 3 2001
Gross Beta Particle Activity MR 2 1980
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 1 1980
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MR 1 1980

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 3 of 116 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFPeS 7/24/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/24/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 7/24/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 7/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 7/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 7/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 7/24/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 7/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 7/24/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/24/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/24/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/24/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/24/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 7/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 7/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 7/24/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 7/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 7/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 7/24/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 7/24/2024 4.70 ppt 4.00 ppt Detected
PFOA 7/24/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 7/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/24/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/24/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 7/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 7/24/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 7/24/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 7/24/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 4/16/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 4/16/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 4/16/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 4/16/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 4/16/2025 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 4/16/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 4/16/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 4/16/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 4/16/2025 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 4/16/2025 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 4/16/2025 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 4/16/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 4/16/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 4/16/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 4/16/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 4/16/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 4/16/2025 4.30 ppt 4.00 ppt Detected
PFOA 4/16/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 4/16/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 4/16/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 4/16/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt 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 Thomasville, City Of.

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 NC0229020 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 Thomasville, City Of 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 Lead and Copper Rule MR 4 SDWIS / NC0229020 / 5000
2020 TTHM MR 10 SDWIS / NC0229020 / 2950
2020 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 10 SDWIS / NC0229020 / 2456
2001 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 3 SDWIS / NC0229020 / 7000
1983 Arsenic MR 4 SDWIS / NC0229020 / 1005
1980 Gross Beta Particle Activity MR 2 SDWIS / NC0229020 / 4100
1980 Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 1 SDWIS / NC0229020 / 4000
1980 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MR 1 SDWIS / NC0229020 / 4010

How Thomasville, City Of Compares

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

Metric Thomasville, City Of North Carolina avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 39 104.4 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 1 compound 60.6% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 27,287 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 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thomasville, City Of water safe to drink?
Thomasville, City Of (PWS ID: NC0229020) has 39 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 27,287 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does Thomasville, City Of serve?
Thomasville, City Of serves 27,287 people in Thomasville, North Carolina. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 11,071 service connections.
What type of violations does Thomasville, City Of have?
Thomasville, City Of has 39 total violations: 0 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 32 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Thomasville, City Of water?
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in Thomasville, City Of's water supply: PFOS. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Thomasville, City Of use?
Thomasville, City Of 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.
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.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.