B78/100
CHARLOTTE WATER — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,163,701 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0160010
Violations
10
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2014.
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 CHARLOTTE WATER
Is CHARLOTTE WATER water safe to drink?
CHARLOTTE WATER water receives a grade of B (78/100), which is considered good. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CHARLOTTE WATER detected?
76 contaminants were tested in CHARLOTTE WATER's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CHARLOTTE WATER have any EPA violations?
Yes, CHARLOTTE WATER has 10 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2014. Violation types include MR, MCL, Other. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does CHARLOTTE WATER serve?
CHARLOTTE WATER serves approximately 1,163,701 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Charlotte.
What type of water does CHARLOTTE WATER provide?
CHARLOTTE WATER 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 NC0160010.
How does CHARLOTTE WATER compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
CHARLOTTE WATER scores 78/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.