A96/100
BURKE CO. WATER-SOUTH — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,207 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0112075
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2019.
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 BURKE CO. WATER-SOUTH
Is BURKE CO. WATER-SOUTH water safe to drink?
BURKE CO. WATER-SOUTH water receives a grade of A (96/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BURKE CO. WATER-SOUTH detected?
1 contaminants were tested in BURKE CO. WATER-SOUTH's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does BURKE CO. WATER-SOUTH have any EPA violations?
Yes, BURKE CO. WATER-SOUTH has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include Other, MR.
How many people does BURKE CO. WATER-SOUTH serve?
BURKE CO. WATER-SOUTH serves approximately 5,207 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Morganton.
What type of water does BURKE CO. WATER-SOUTH provide?
BURKE CO. WATER-SOUTH 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 NC0112075.
How does BURKE CO. WATER-SOUTH compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
BURKE CO. WATER-SOUTH scores 96/100 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.