BEECH MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF

PWSID: NC0195104 · Beech Mountain, NC · Serves 2,468 people

Health Violations

BEECH MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF has 5 health-based violations out of 5 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,468
Total Violations
5
Health Violations
5
Source Type
Surface Water

BEECH MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF (PWSID NC0195104) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 2,468 people in Beech Mountain, NC, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the North Carolina drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 5 total violations, with 5 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 1994–2017.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the North Carolina state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
NC0195104
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Beech Mountain, NC
Population Served
2,468
Health Violations
Yes (5)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 4 4
Combined Radium 226/228 1 1

Violation History (5)

Contaminant Health Date
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2017
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 1994

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BEECH MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
BEECH MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF has 5 health-based violations out of 5 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does BEECH MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF serve?
BEECH MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF serves 2,468 people in Beech Mountain, NC. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does BEECH MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF have?
BEECH MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF has 5 total violations on record spanning 1994–2017. 5 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in BEECH MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Combined Radium 226/228.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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