What's in your
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Safety Grade
We compute an overall water quality grade based on violations and health risks, not just legal compliance.
Health Context
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Violation History
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Recommendations
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About this data: ClearWater uses the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data is for public water systems only; private wells are not included. Legal limits (MCLs) are minimum standards; some contaminants may still pose health risks below legal thresholds.
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OAK ISLAND, TOWN OF
OAK ISLAND, NC · 26,924 people served · Surface Water Purchased
Data last updated: 2026-04-30
0 total violations on record. No currently active health-based violations.
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PFAS / Forever Chemicals
EPA UCMR5 monitoring data (2023–2025). 9 PFAS compounds detected.
| Compound | Detected | EPA MCL | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOS | 0.012 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | OVER LIMIT |
| PFPeA | 0.012 µg/L | - | No federal MCL |
| PFHxA | 0.0095 µg/L | - | No federal MCL |
| PFOA | 0.007 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | OVER LIMIT |
| PFBA | 0.0066 µg/L | - | No federal MCL |
| PFBS | 0.006 µg/L | - | No federal MCL |
| GenX | 0.0052 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Within limit |
| PFHxS | 0.0051 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Within limit |
| PFHpA | 0.0041 µg/L | - | No federal MCL |
Source: EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). MCLs finalized April 2024. Values shown are the maximum detected concentration across all sampling events.
Water Hardness
Estimated based on USGS geological survey data for your county.
Source: USGS National Water Information System. Hardness is not a health concern. It's a measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium. Contact your water utility for exact values.
Water pH Level
Estimated based on USGS water monitoring data for your county.
Source: USGS National Water Information System. EPA secondary standard for pH is 6.5–8.5. Contact your water utility for exact values.
Lead & Copper
What To Do
Violations
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