A81/100
ASHEVILLE CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 157,431 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0111010
Violations
7
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 2Resolved
Failed treatment technique requirements
When: October 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About ASHEVILLE CITY OF
Is ASHEVILLE CITY OF water safe to drink?
ASHEVILLE CITY OF water receives a grade of A (81/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has ASHEVILLE CITY OF detected?
76 contaminants were tested in ASHEVILLE CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does ASHEVILLE CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, ASHEVILLE CITY OF has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include TT, MR, Other. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does ASHEVILLE CITY OF serve?
ASHEVILLE CITY OF serves approximately 157,431 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Asheville.
What type of water does ASHEVILLE CITY OF provide?
ASHEVILLE CITY OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NC0111010.
How does ASHEVILLE CITY OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
ASHEVILLE CITY OF scores 81/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.