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TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 7,528 people · North Carolina

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0150035
Violations
43

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

9

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

4

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: April 28, 2025 – May 1, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved

Violation related to Nitrate

When: February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
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 – October 22, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – October 22, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved

Violation related to Nitrate

When: September 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: September 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Failed treatment technique requirements

When: May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 11, 2021 – June 1, 2021Rule: Total Coliform 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 TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH

Is TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH water safe to drink?

TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH water receives a grade of D (37/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 43 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH detected?

31 contaminants were tested in TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH have any EPA violations?

Yes, TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH has 43 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, TT, RPT. 5 are health-based violations.

How many people does TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH serve?

TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH serves approximately 7,528 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Cullowhee.

What type of water does TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH provide?

TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH 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 NC0150035.

How does TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH compare to other utilities in North Carolina?

TUCKASEIGEE WATER & SEWER AUTH scores 37/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Cullowhee