B79/100
MORGANTON CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 27,221 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0112015
Violations
13
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
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, 2023 – March 6, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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 MORGANTON CITY OF
Is MORGANTON CITY OF water safe to drink?
MORGANTON CITY OF water receives a grade of B (79/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has MORGANTON CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in MORGANTON CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does MORGANTON CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, MORGANTON CITY OF has 13 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, TT, Other. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does MORGANTON CITY OF serve?
MORGANTON CITY OF serves approximately 27,221 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Morganton.
What type of water does MORGANTON CITY OF provide?
MORGANTON 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 NC0112015.
How does MORGANTON CITY OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
MORGANTON CITY OF scores 79/100 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.