A82/100
MORAVIAN FALLS WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,455 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0197040
Violations
10
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
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 13, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024 – November 13, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – November 9, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – October 14, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 MORAVIAN FALLS WATER SYSTEM
Is MORAVIAN FALLS WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
MORAVIAN FALLS WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of A (82/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has MORAVIAN FALLS WATER SYSTEM detected?
31 contaminants were tested in MORAVIAN FALLS WATER SYSTEM's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does MORAVIAN FALLS WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, MORAVIAN FALLS WATER SYSTEM has 10 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, Other. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does MORAVIAN FALLS WATER SYSTEM serve?
MORAVIAN FALLS WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 3,455 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Moravian Falls.
What type of water does MORAVIAN FALLS WATER SYSTEM provide?
MORAVIAN FALLS WATER SYSTEM sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NC0197040.
How does MORAVIAN FALLS WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
MORAVIAN FALLS WATER SYSTEM scores 82/100 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.