B72/100
MARION, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 9,362 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0156010
Violations
12
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: June 11, 2025 – June 12, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Reporting violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 17, 2024 – November 19, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024 – November 19, 2024Rule: 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: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: 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 MARION, CITY OF
Is MARION, CITY OF water safe to drink?
MARION, CITY OF water receives a grade of B (72/100), which is considered good. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has MARION, CITY OF detected?
31 contaminants were tested in MARION, CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does MARION, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, MARION, CITY OF has 12 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include RPT, TT, MR. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does MARION, CITY OF serve?
MARION, CITY OF serves approximately 9,362 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Marion.
What type of water does MARION, CITY OF provide?
MARION, CITY 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 NC0156010.
How does MARION, CITY OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
MARION, CITY OF scores 72/100 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.