C50/100
SPRUCE PINE, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,661 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0161010
Violations
30
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.65 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2011.
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 SPRUCE PINE, TOWN OF
Is SPRUCE PINE, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
SPRUCE PINE, TOWN OF water receives a grade of C (50/100), which is considered fair. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 30 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has SPRUCE PINE, TOWN OF detected?
32 contaminants were tested in SPRUCE PINE, TOWN OF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SPRUCE PINE, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, SPRUCE PINE, TOWN OF has 30 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2011. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does SPRUCE PINE, TOWN OF serve?
SPRUCE PINE, TOWN OF serves approximately 5,661 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Spruce Pine.
What type of water does SPRUCE PINE, TOWN OF provide?
SPRUCE PINE, 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 NC0161010.
How does SPRUCE PINE, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
SPRUCE PINE, TOWN OF scores 50/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.