B71/100
KINGS MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 14,784 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0123020
Violations
17
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
2
Health-Related
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Failed to conduct Level 2 Assessment
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 9, 2025 – February 13, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 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 KINGS MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF
Is KINGS MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
KINGS MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF water receives a grade of B (71/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has KINGS MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in KINGS MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does KINGS MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, KINGS MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF has 17 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MCL, MR, Other. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does KINGS MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF serve?
KINGS MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF serves approximately 14,784 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Kings Mountain.
What type of water does KINGS MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF provide?
KINGS MOUNTAIN, 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 NC0123020.
How does KINGS MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
KINGS MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF scores 71/100 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.