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BLACK MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 11,976 people · North Carolina

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
NC0111020
Violations
86

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Reporting violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 17, 2024 – January 6, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – January 6, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – December 19, 2024Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2023 – March 6, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

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 BLACK MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF

Is BLACK MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF water safe to drink?

BLACK MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF water receives a grade of F (10/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 86 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has BLACK MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF detected?

1 contaminants were tested in BLACK MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does BLACK MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, BLACK MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF has 86 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, MON, RPT. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does BLACK MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF serve?

BLACK MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF serves approximately 11,976 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Black Mountain.

What type of water does BLACK MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF provide?

BLACK MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NC0111020.

How does BLACK MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?

BLACK MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF scores 10/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Black Mountain