62.6
County avg score
4
Cities ranked
25%
A or B grade
25%
D or F grade
4
Health violations
1
PFAS detected
Grade Distribution
How Pender cities scored
A
0
0%
Excellent
B
1
25%
Good
C
2
50%
Fair
D
0
0%
Poor
F
1
25%
Failing
Comparison
County vs North Carolina average
▼ 6.6 pts below state average
City Map
Water quality across Pender
Each dot is a city, colored by grade. Click any city to view its full report.
Highlights
Top & bottom cities in Pender
Best cities
Worst cities
County context
11.3%
of residents on fluoridated water (CDC, 2020)
Full Rankings
All 4 cities in Pender
| # | City | Grade | Score | Score | Population | Violations | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maple Hill | B | 78.7 | 968 | 17 | Health Unresolved | |
| 2 | Surf City | C+ | 66.6 | 10K | 143 | Health Unresolved | |
| 3 | Topsail Beach | C | 64.8 | 4K | 96 | Health Unresolved | |
| 4 | Burgaw | F | 40.4 | 36K | 87 | Health Unresolved |