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Community Water System · PWS NC0112015

Morganton City Of

Morganton, North Carolina 28680 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 27,221 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

27,221
People served
31
EPA violations
6
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 31 drinking-water violations at Morganton City Of, 19% of them health-based - below the North Carolina per-system average.

31
Total EPA violations on record
19%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
27,221
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Morganton City Of

Morganton City Of is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 27,221 residents in Morganton, North Carolina (Burke County) through 10,717 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 31 total violations for this system , of which 6 (19%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 22 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2023.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, recorded in 4 violations (TT, health-based). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

Across North Carolina, EPA tracks 5,020 public water systems serving 9,877,724 people, with 524,053 cumulative violations and 38,492 health-based violations on record. About 93% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 104.4 violations. Statewide, 174 of 287 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (60.6%).

Morganton City Of's 31 violations sit below the North Carolina average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

Population Served
27,221
Total Violations
31
Health-Based Violations
6
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
10,717
County
Burke
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
22
Treatment Tech Violations
6

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 4 2008
CARBON, TOTAL MR 3 2008
Lead and Copper Rule MR 3 2023
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 3 2003
Chromium MR 2 1985
Arsenic MR 2 1985
Cadmium MR 2 1985
Selenium MR 2 1985
Nitrate MR 2 1985
Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 2 1992
Fluoride MR 2 1985
Mercury MR 2 1985
Barium MR 2 1985

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 116 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
ADONA 9/9/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 9/9/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/9/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/9/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/9/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 9/9/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 9/9/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/9/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/9/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/9/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 9/9/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/9/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/9/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/9/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/9/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 9/9/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/9/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 9/9/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 9/9/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 9/9/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 9/9/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 9/9/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 9/9/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 9/9/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 9/9/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/9/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 9/9/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 9/9/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 9/9/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/10/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 6/10/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 6/10/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 6/10/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 6/10/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 6/10/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 6/10/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 6/10/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/10/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 6/10/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 6/10/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 6/10/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 6/10/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 6/10/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 6/10/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 6/10/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 6/10/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 6/10/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 6/10/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/10/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 6/10/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Morganton City Of.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID NC0112015 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

North Carolina Drinking Water Authority

North Carolina DEQ, Public Water Supply Section is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects Morganton City Of under EPA-delegated authority.

Open NC regulator portal

Source: North Carolina DEQ, Public Water Supply Section

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2023 Lead and Copper Rule MR 3 SDWIS / NC0112015 / 5000
2008 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 4 SDWIS / NC0112015 / 0300
2008 CARBON, TOTAL MR 3 SDWIS / NC0112015 / 2920
2003 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 3 SDWIS / NC0112015 / 7000
1992 Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 2 SDWIS / NC0112015 / 0200
1985 Chromium MR 2 SDWIS / NC0112015 / 1020
1985 Arsenic MR 2 SDWIS / NC0112015 / 1005
1985 Cadmium MR 2 SDWIS / NC0112015 / 1015
1985 Selenium MR 2 SDWIS / NC0112015 / 1045
1985 Nitrate MR 2 SDWIS / NC0112015 / 1040
1985 Fluoride MR 2 SDWIS / NC0112015 / 1025
1985 Mercury MR 2 SDWIS / NC0112015 / 1035
1985 Barium MR 2 SDWIS / NC0112015 / 1010

How Morganton City Of Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Morganton City Of North Carolina avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 31 104.4 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 6 7.7 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 60.6% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 27,221 1,968 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 5,020 regulated public water systems in North Carolina.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morganton City Of water safe to drink?
Morganton City Of (PWS ID: NC0112015) has 31 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 27,221 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does Morganton City Of serve?
Morganton City Of serves 27,221 people in Morganton, North Carolina. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 10,717 service connections.
What type of violations does Morganton City Of have?
Morganton City Of has 31 total violations: 6 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 22 monitoring/reporting violations, and 6 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Morganton City Of water?
No. Morganton City Of was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Morganton City Of use?
Morganton City Of uses Surface Water as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.