Water Quality: Highlands, NC
6 water systems • 8,824 people served
Multiple Health Violations151
Total Violations
20
Health-Based Violations
6
Water Systems
8,824
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Highlands has 20 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Disinfection Byproducts, Stage 2 DBP, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). In total, 151 violations are on record for 6 water systems serving 8,824 people.
Contaminants Found
Disinfection Byproducts
Stage 2 DBP
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Water Systems Serving Highlands
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDS, TOWN OF | NC0157015 | Surface Water | 6,614 | 25 |
| CULLASAJA CLUB | NC0157143 | Groundwater | 800 | 55 |
| HIGHLANDS FALLS COUNTRY CLUB | NC0157123 | Groundwater | 650 | 19 |
| WILDCAT CLIFFS COUNTRY CLUB | NC0157118 | Groundwater | 445 | 32 |
| COLD SPRINGS POA | NC0157138 | Groundwater | 165 | 12 |
| KING MOUNTAIN CLUB WATER | NC0157117 | Surface Water | 150 | 8 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.