F0/100
MARS HILL, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,030 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0158010
Violations
83
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2009.
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 MARS HILL, TOWN OF
Is MARS HILL, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
MARS HILL, TOWN OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 83 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has MARS HILL, TOWN OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in MARS HILL, TOWN OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does MARS HILL, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, MARS HILL, TOWN OF has 83 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2009. Violation types include Other, TT, MR. 18 are health-based violations.
How many people does MARS HILL, TOWN OF serve?
MARS HILL, TOWN OF serves approximately 3,030 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Mars Hill.
What type of water does MARS HILL, TOWN OF provide?
MARS HILL, 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 NC0158010.
How does MARS HILL, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
MARS HILL, TOWN OF scores 0/100 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.