F0/100
BRYSON CITY, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 4,395 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0187010
Violations
89
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 4.28 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2016.
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 BRYSON CITY, TOWN OF
Is BRYSON CITY, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
BRYSON CITY, TOWN OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 89 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has BRYSON CITY, TOWN OF detected?
32 contaminants were tested in BRYSON CITY, TOWN OF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BRYSON CITY, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, BRYSON CITY, TOWN OF has 89 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include MCL, MR, Other. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does BRYSON CITY, TOWN OF serve?
BRYSON CITY, TOWN OF serves approximately 4,395 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Bryson City.
What type of water does BRYSON CITY, TOWN OF provide?
BRYSON CITY, TOWN 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 NC0187010.
How does BRYSON CITY, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
BRYSON CITY, TOWN OF scores 0/100 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.