Water Quality: Murphy, NC
3 water systems • 4,581 people served
Some Concerns131
Total Violations
2
Health-Based Violations
3
Water Systems
4,581
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Murphy has 2 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, 131 violations are on record for 3 water systems serving 4,581 people.
Contaminants Found
Disinfection Byproducts
Stage 2 DBP
Water Systems Serving Murphy
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MURPHY, TOWN OF | NC0120010 | Surface Water | 4,498 | 8 |
| EL SHADDAI | NC0157155 | Groundwater | 53 | 25 |
| THE SANCTUARY AT VANCE MTN | NC1020006 | Groundwater | 30 | 98 |
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.