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Non-Transient Non-Community Water System · PWS NC0241647

Childrens Choice Childcare

Summerfield, North Carolina 27358 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 60 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

60
People served
241
EPA violations
12
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 241 drinking-water violations at Childrens Choice Childcare, 5% of them health-based - above the North Carolina per-system average.

241
Total EPA violations on record
5%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
60
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Childrens Choice Childcare

Childrens Choice Childcare is a private-owned non-transient non-community water system that delivers drinking water to 60 residents in Summerfield, North Carolina (Guilford County) through 1 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 241 total violations for this system , of which 12 (5%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 216 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2011.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Lead and Copper Rule, recorded in 14 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. Statewide, 143 of 287 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (49.8%).

Childrens Choice Childcare's 241 violations sit above 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.

Population Served
60
Total Violations
241
Health-Based Violations
12
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Non-Transient Non-Community
Owner Type
Private
Connections
1
County
Guilford
School/Daycare
Yes
MCL Violations
12
Monitoring Violations
216
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Lead and Copper Rule MR 14 1994
Public Notice Other 9 2011
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 9 2010
Xylenes, Total MR 9 2010
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 9 2010
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 9 2010
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 9 2010
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 9 2010
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 9 2010
CHLOROBENZENE MR 9 2010
Benzene MR 9 2010
Toluene MR 9 2010
Ethylbenzene MR 9 2010
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 9 2010
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 9 2010
Vinyl chloride MR 9 2010
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 9 2010
Carbon tetrachloride MR 9 2010
Styrene MR 9 2010
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 9 2010
Trichloroethylene MR 9 2010
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 9 2010
Tetrachloroethylene MR 9 2010
Coliform (TCR) MCL 8 1999
Coliform (TCR) MR 6 2004
Nitrate MCL 4 2005
Nitrate MR 4 2006
Nitrite MR 3 2006

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 58 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
4:2 FTS 6/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 6/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 6/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 6/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 6/12/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 6/12/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 6/12/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/12/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/12/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 6/12/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 6/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 6/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 6/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 6/12/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 6/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 6/12/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 6/12/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 6/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/12/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 6/12/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 6/12/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 6/12/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 6/12/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 6/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 6/12/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 6/12/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 6/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 6/12/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 6/12/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 12/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 12/11/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 12/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 12/11/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 12/11/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 12/11/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 12/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 12/11/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 12/11/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 12/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 12/11/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 12/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 12/11/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 12/11/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 12/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 12/11/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 12/11/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 12/11/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 12/11/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 12/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 12/11/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 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 Childrens Choice Childcare.

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 NC0241647 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 Childrens Choice Childcare 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
2011 Public Notice Other 9 SDWIS / NC0241647 / 7500
2010 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 9 SDWIS / NC0241647 / 2378
2010 Xylenes, Total MR 9 SDWIS / NC0241647 / 2955
2010 DICHLOROMETHANE MR 9 SDWIS / NC0241647 / 2964
2010 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 9 SDWIS / NC0241647 / 2979
2010 1,2-Dichloroethane MR 9 SDWIS / NC0241647 / 2980
2010 1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 9 SDWIS / NC0241647 / 2981
2010 1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 9 SDWIS / NC0241647 / 2985
2010 CHLOROBENZENE MR 9 SDWIS / NC0241647 / 2989
2010 Benzene MR 9 SDWIS / NC0241647 / 2990
2010 Toluene MR 9 SDWIS / NC0241647 / 2991
2010 Ethylbenzene MR 9 SDWIS / NC0241647 / 2992
2010 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 9 SDWIS / NC0241647 / 2380
2010 o-Dichlorobenzene MR 9 SDWIS / NC0241647 / 2968
2010 Vinyl chloride MR 9 SDWIS / NC0241647 / 2976

How Childrens Choice Childcare Compares

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

Metric Childrens Choice Childcare North Carolina avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 241 104.4 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 12 7.7 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 49.8% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 60 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 Childrens Choice Childcare water safe to drink?
Childrens Choice Childcare (PWS ID: NC0241647) has 241 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 60 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Childrens Choice Childcare serve?
Childrens Choice Childcare serves 60 people in Summerfield, North Carolina. It is a Private-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 1 service connections.
What type of violations does Childrens Choice Childcare have?
Childrens Choice Childcare has 241 total violations: 12 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 216 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Childrens Choice Childcare water?
No. Childrens Choice Childcare was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Childrens Choice Childcare use?
Childrens Choice Childcare uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Non-Transient Non-Community Water System, serving the same people for at least 6 months per year.
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.