Water Quality: Marion, NC
9 water systems • 11,530 people served
Multiple Health Violations297
Total Violations
10
Health-Based Violations
9
Water Systems
11,530
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Marion has 10 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Disinfection Byproducts, Stage 2 DBP. In total, 297 violations are on record for 9 water systems serving 11,530 people.
Contaminants Found
Disinfection Byproducts
Stage 2 DBP
Water Systems Serving Marion
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARION, CITY OF | NC0156010 | Surface Water | 9,362 | 10 |
| MCDOWELL CO--NEBO | NC1056032 | Surface Water | 902 | 15 |
| RIVERSIDE MHP | NC0156135 | Groundwater | 399 | 23 |
| MARION MOOSE LODGE | NC0156132 | Groundwater | 320 | 45 |
| MARION MOOSE LODGE-MOUNTAIN | NC0156133 | Groundwater | 160 | 27 |
| LINVILLE FALLS CLUB | NC1056001 | Groundwater | 127 | 116 |
| HARMONY ESTATES S/D | NC0156136 | Groundwater | 100 | 10 |
| LAKE JAMES LODGE ASSISTED LIVI | NC0156107 | Groundwater | 80 | 34 |
| CEDARBROOK RESIDENTIAL HOME | NC0156126 | Groundwater | 80 | 17 |
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.