A90/100
FAIRFIELD MOUNTAINS NO 1 — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,798 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NC0181126
Violations
7
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
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 FAIRFIELD MOUNTAINS NO 1
Is FAIRFIELD MOUNTAINS NO 1 water safe to drink?
FAIRFIELD MOUNTAINS NO 1 water receives a grade of A (90/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has FAIRFIELD MOUNTAINS NO 1 detected?
1 contaminants were tested in FAIRFIELD MOUNTAINS NO 1's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does FAIRFIELD MOUNTAINS NO 1 have any EPA violations?
Yes, FAIRFIELD MOUNTAINS NO 1 has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include RPT, MR.
How many people does FAIRFIELD MOUNTAINS NO 1 serve?
FAIRFIELD MOUNTAINS NO 1 serves approximately 1,798 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Lake Lure.
What type of water does FAIRFIELD MOUNTAINS NO 1 provide?
FAIRFIELD MOUNTAINS NO 1 sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NC0181126.
How does FAIRFIELD MOUNTAINS NO 1 compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
FAIRFIELD MOUNTAINS NO 1 scores 90/100 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.