Edgecombe Water & Sewer District Water Company

We're proud to present our Annual Municipal Water Quality Report for 2017. Our mission is to keep you informed about your water supply and services. We strive to deliver safe, reliable municipal water and are committed to maintaining high standards.

Our water is purchased from the Town of Tarboro and The City of Rocky Mount, sourced from treated Tar River surface water. We make both Tarboro and Rocky Mount's Annual Municipal Water Quality Reports available for review at our Edgecombe County Admin office.

All water sources, whether natural or man-made, may contain various contaminants including microbes, inorganic/organic chemicals, and radioactive substances. Any municipal water, including bottled varieties, typically contains at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of these substances doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk. For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, contact the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

Certain populations may be more vulnerable to water contaminants than others. People with compromised immune systems—such as cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, individuals with HIV/AIDS, elderly persons, and infants—may face higher risks. These individuals should consult healthcare providers about their water consumption. EPA/CDC guidelines for reducing contaminant exposure are available through the Safe Drinking Water Hotline: 1-800-426-4791.

1. Where does Edgecombe Water & Sewer District water come from?
   Edgecombe Water & Sewer District supplies purchased surface water to Tarboro, North Carolina.
2. Does Edgecombe Water & Sewer District test its tap water?
   Yes. Like every public water system, Edgecombe Water & Sewer District must test its water under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and publish an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report). Ask the utility for the latest report or look for it on its website.
3. How do I contact Edgecombe Water & Sewer District?
   Call 252-823-3042 or visit 201 St. Andrew St., Tarboro, NC 27886, or use the contact options on the utility’s website.
4. Does Edgecombe Water & Sewer District water contain lead?
   Water usually leaves the treatment plant without lead. Lead can enter tap water from older service lines, solder and brass fixtures inside homes, especially when water sits in the pipes. Run the tap before drinking if water has been sitting, and ask the utility about lead testing and service line records.
5. Is Edgecombe Water & Sewer District water hard?
   Hardness depends on the source and changes over time. The annual water quality report lists hardness, or you can test it at home. If it is above about 7 grains per gallon, a water softener sized to your measured hardness will stop scale and spotting.