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Pamlico County Water Report

Drinking-water compliance, watershed health, monitoring records, and river conditions for Pamlico County, North Carolina.

Water grade

B

Water score

62.8

State rank

#32

of 100

Health violations

1

EPA SDWIS, 5-year lookback

Watershed impaired

Not reported

EPA ATTAINS coverage varies by state

Monitoring sites

11

1,290 recent measurements

Live streamflow

No gauge

Primary USGS station not mapped

Water at a glance

Key Water Indicators for Pamlico County

EPA SDWIS

Safety Grade

B

Score: 62.8 / 100

EPA SDWIS

Active Violations

1

5-year health-based lookback

EPA ATTAINS

Watershed Health

Not reported

Coverage varies by state

USGS NWIS

Streamflow Snapshot

No gauge

Primary USGS gauge not mapped

EPA WQP

Monitoring Sites

11

1,290 recent readings

Source: EPA SDWIS · Safe Drinking Water Information System

Drinking Water Compliance

Compliance grade

B

Based on EPA SDWIS compliance history.

Water score

Higher scores indicate cleaner recent compliance records.

62.8/100

Health violations

1

Health-based violations

Violations per 100K served

4.8

Population-normalized SDWIS rate

Editorial analysis

Understanding Pamlico County’s Water

Drinking Water Quality Overview

EPA SDWIS

Pamlico County earns a B grade for drinking water quality, scoring 62.8 out of 100. Over the past five years, EPA SDWIS records 1 health-based violation — a single incident worth monitoring.

Monitoring Network

EPA WQP

EPA's Water Quality Portal (WQP) aggregates monitoring data from federal, state, and tribal agencies. Pamlico County has moderate coverage with 11 active monitoring sites with 1,290 recent measurements on record. Predominant monitoring categories include microbiological and organics, other. More monitoring sites generally indicate greater scientific attention to local water conditions — and provide the baseline data that regulators use to set future impairment listings.

Editorial advisory

What the data suggests for Pamlico County

Water Verdict

Pamlico County receives a fair water quality assessment with a grade of B and a score of 62.8 out of 100. The water supply meets baseline federal standards, but there may be periods of elevated contaminant levels or infrastructure concerns worth monitoring.

Violation Context

Pamlico County has recorded 1 health-based violation, meaning the water system experienced at least one exceedance of federal contaminant limits or treatment requirements. At 4.8 violations per 100,000 people served, this rate is moderate and suggests recurring water quality challenges.

Consumer Guidance

Tap water in Pamlico County scores well above average for drinking-water safety. Pamlico County's drinking-water compliance score is 62.8 out of 100. With 1 recorded health violation, the water supply is generally reliable. The violation rate for Pamlico County is 4.8 per 100,000 people served. Households with infants, pregnant individuals, or immunocompromised members may want to use an NSF 53-certified pitcher filter as a low-cost precaution. With 11 active water-quality monitoring sites in Pamlico County, data coverage is strong.

Regional Context

Pamlico County has better water quality than the average county in North Carolina. Its water score is 9.8 points higher than the state average, indicating stronger water system performance relative to neighboring counties.

Advisory text summarizes county-level public records and is not a replacement for your utility's current Consumer Confidence Report or direct local notices.

Contaminants & Resources

Key issues flagged in Pamlico County's water environment

Official EPA Resources for Pamlico County

EPA How's My Waterway

Interactive watershed health data for Pamlico County

EPA ECHO: Drinking Water Systems

Search water utilities and violation records for Pamlico County

Consumer Confidence Reports (NC)

Annual water quality reports from utilities in North Carolina

Past 5 years

Water Quality Monitoring

Monitoring Sites

11

Active in the past 5 years

Measurements Recorded

1.3K

1,290 total readings

Most Measured

  • Microbiological
  • Organics, Other
  • Organics, Pesticide

Categories measured most frequently

Data from the EPA Water Quality Portal (WQP), aggregating monitoring records from federal, state, and tribal sources. Each measurement represents a single sample analyzed for a specific characteristic (e.g., E. coli, pH, dissolved oxygen, nitrogen).

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Safety Grade for Pamlico County:C — Moderate

Some violations or watershed impairment detected.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water quality in Pamlico County, North Carolina?
Pamlico County, North Carolina has a drinking-water quality grade of B with a score of 62.8/100, based on EPA SDWIS compliance data. The county has 1 health-based drinking water violation over the past 5 years. Watershed health, monitoring records, and streamflow snapshots are reported separately on this page.
Are there any water violations in Pamlico County?
Pamlico County has 1 health-based drinking water violation recorded by the EPA over the past 5 years. Health-based violations indicate instances where contaminant levels exceeded EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs). Violations may have been resolved — check with your local water utility for current status.
How much water-quality monitoring happens in Pamlico County?
EPA's Water Quality Portal records 1,290 measurements from 11 monitoring sites in Pamlico County over the past five years. The most frequently measured characteristic groups are Microbiological, Organics, Other, Organics, Pesticide. Each measurement is a single sample analyzed for one characteristic (E. coli, pH, dissolved oxygen, etc.). High monitoring density means more scientific evidence behind any reported signal — it does not by itself indicate water quality.
How does Pamlico County water compare to the North Carolina average?
Pamlico County's SDWIS water quality score of 62.8/100 is higher than the North Carolina state average of 53.0. The average water quality grade across North Carolina is D, based on data from 100 counties with available SDWIS data.
Is tap water safe to drink in Pamlico County?
Based on EPA SDWIS data, Pamlico County has a water quality grade of B (62.8/100). This indicates good to excellent water quality with strong SDWIS compliance. The grade speaks to the public water system, not the watershed — for watershed-level concerns, see the Watershed Health zone. For the most up-to-date information, contact your local water utility or review your Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).
Does Pamlico County have clean drinking water?
Pamlico County has 1 health-based drinking water violation according to EPA records. With a water quality score of 62.8/100 and grade B, the county's drinking water has had some compliance issues but continues to be monitored. Note: drinking-water compliance speaks to the public water system, not necessarily to the watershed itself — check the Watershed Health zone for ATTAINS §303(d) data.
How does Pamlico County rank for water quality in North Carolina?
Pamlico County ranks #32 out of 100 counties in North Carolina by SDWIS water quality score (1 = best). With a score of 62.8/100, it falls in the top third of counties statewide. The ranking reflects EPA SDWIS compliance only — not watershed impairment, monitoring density, or streamflow, which are tracked separately on this page.

Counties with Similar Water Quality

Hoke County

North Carolina

C

62.2

Water score

Pitt County

North Carolina

C

62.0

Water score

Catawba County

North Carolina

B

63.8

Water score

Data Sources

Drinking-water compliance data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) via the ECHO enforcement database. Scores reflect compliance history and health-based violation counts.

Water-quality monitoring counts from the EPA Water Quality Portal (WQP), federated USGS, EPA, and state agency sampling records over a rolling 5-year window.

Disclaimer: This data is informational only. It is not health, legal, or professional advice. For concerns about your specific water supply, contact your local water utility.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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