B76/100
SHELBY, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 23,577 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0123010
Violations
16
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2020.
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 SHELBY, CITY OF
Is SHELBY, CITY OF water safe to drink?
SHELBY, CITY OF water receives a grade of B (76/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has SHELBY, CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in SHELBY, CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does SHELBY, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, SHELBY, CITY OF has 16 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does SHELBY, CITY OF serve?
SHELBY, CITY OF serves approximately 23,577 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Shelby.
What type of water does SHELBY, CITY OF provide?
SHELBY, 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 NC0123010.
How does SHELBY, CITY OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
SHELBY, CITY OF scores 76/100 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.