A82/100
MULBERRY-FAIRPLAINS WTR ASSOC — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 8,150 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0197015
Violations
6
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
2
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 – June 25, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024 – June 25, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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 MULBERRY-FAIRPLAINS WTR ASSOC
Is MULBERRY-FAIRPLAINS WTR ASSOC water safe to drink?
MULBERRY-FAIRPLAINS WTR ASSOC 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 MULBERRY-FAIRPLAINS WTR ASSOC detected?
31 contaminants were tested in MULBERRY-FAIRPLAINS WTR ASSOC's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does MULBERRY-FAIRPLAINS WTR ASSOC have any EPA violations?
Yes, MULBERRY-FAIRPLAINS WTR ASSOC has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, Other. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does MULBERRY-FAIRPLAINS WTR ASSOC serve?
MULBERRY-FAIRPLAINS WTR ASSOC serves approximately 8,150 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: N Wilkesboro.
What type of water does MULBERRY-FAIRPLAINS WTR ASSOC provide?
MULBERRY-FAIRPLAINS WTR ASSOC 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 NC0197015.
How does MULBERRY-FAIRPLAINS WTR ASSOC compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
MULBERRY-FAIRPLAINS WTR ASSOC 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.