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HENDERSON-KERR LAKE REG WTR — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 14,937 people · North Carolina

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0291010
Violations
36

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOS
0.004 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

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, 2024 – March 11, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: August 29, 2023 – October 19, 2023Rule: 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: April 1, 2022 – June 7, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: October 10, 2021Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: 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: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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 HENDERSON-KERR LAKE REG WTR

Is HENDERSON-KERR LAKE REG WTR water safe to drink?

HENDERSON-KERR LAKE REG WTR water receives a grade of F (4/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 36 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has HENDERSON-KERR LAKE REG WTR detected?

69 contaminants were tested in HENDERSON-KERR LAKE REG WTR's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does HENDERSON-KERR LAKE REG WTR have any EPA violations?

Yes, HENDERSON-KERR LAKE REG WTR has 36 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 13 are health-based violations.

How many people does HENDERSON-KERR LAKE REG WTR serve?

HENDERSON-KERR LAKE REG WTR serves approximately 14,937 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Henderson.

What type of water does HENDERSON-KERR LAKE REG WTR provide?

HENDERSON-KERR LAKE REG WTR 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 NC0291010.

How does HENDERSON-KERR LAKE REG WTR compare to other utilities in North Carolina?

HENDERSON-KERR LAKE REG WTR scores 4/100 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

Henderson