CONNESTEE FALLS

Q: Is CONNESTEE FALLS water safe to drink?

CONNESTEE FALLS (PWS ID: NC0188104) has 533 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 3,532 people using Groundwater sources.

Q: What type of violations does CONNESTEE FALLS have?

CONNESTEE FALLS has 533 total violations: 22 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 506 monitoring/reporting violations, and 4 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.

Q: Has PFAS been detected in CONNESTEE FALLS water?

Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in CONNESTEE FALLS's water supply: lithium. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.

Q: What water source does CONNESTEE FALLS use?

CONNESTEE FALLS uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.

Q: 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.

Reviewed byPlainWater Editorial, Drinking Water Quality Editorial Team · June 4, 2026

PWS ID: NC0188104 · CHARLOTTE, North Carolina 28224

CONNESTEE FALLS serves 3,532 people in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina using Groundwater water sources. It has 533 recorded EPA violations, including 22 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (1 compound found).

Water Quality Snapshot: CONNESTEE FALLS

CONNESTEE FALLS is a private-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 3,532 residents in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Transylvania County) through 1,413 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 533 total violations for this system , of which 22 (4%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 506 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2015.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 21 violations (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 26.4 ppt. PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

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. CONNESTEE FALLS's 533 violations sit above the North Carolina average. Statewide, 174 of 287 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (60.6%). All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

1 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served

3,532

Total Violations

533

Health-Based Violations

Water Source

Groundwater

System Details

System Type: Community
Owner Type: Private
Connections: 1,413
County: Transylvania
School/Daycare: No
MCL Violations: 18
Monitoring Violations: 506
Treatment Tech Violations: 4

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant	Category	Count	Latest
Coliform (TCR)	MR	21	2015
Combined Uranium	MCL	18	2007
Chlorine	MR	10	2015
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate	MR	9	2005
Dalapon	MR	9	2005
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE	MR	9	2005
Pentachlorophenol	MR	9	2005
Endrin	MR	9	2005
BHC-GAMMA	MR	9	2005
Toxaphene	MR	9	2005
Simazine	MR	9	2005
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene	MR	9	2005
Carbofuran	MR	9	2005
Atrazine	MR	9	2005
LASSO	MR	9	2005
Heptachlor	MR	9	2005
Heptachlor epoxide	MR	9	2005
2,4,5-TP	MR	9	2005
Benzo(a)pyrene	MR	9	2005
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE	MR	9	2005
Chlordane	MR	9	2005
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	MR	9	2007
Xylenes, Total	MR	9	2007
o-Dichlorobenzene	MR	9	2007
Vinyl chloride	MR	9	2007
1,1-Dichloroethylene	MR	9	2007
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	MR	9	2007
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	MR	9	2007
Carbon tetrachloride	MR	9	2007
1,2-Dichloropropane	MR	9	2007

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 6 of 420 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant	Date	Result	MRL	Status
PFBS	9/15/2025	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFNA	9/15/2025	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHpS	9/15/2025	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxS	9/15/2025	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
lithium	9/15/2025	17.6000 µg/L	9 µg/L	Detected
PFTA	9/15/2025	<0.008 µg/L	0.008 µg/L	Not Detected
PFTrDA	9/15/2025	<0.007 µg/L	0.007 µg/L	Not Detected
NEtFOSAA	9/15/2025	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHpA	9/15/2025	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFOS	9/15/2025	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFOA	9/15/2025	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFDA	9/15/2025	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFDoA	9/15/2025	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxA	9/15/2025	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFUnA	9/15/2025	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMPA	9/15/2025	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFPeS	9/15/2025	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
NMeFOSAA	9/15/2025	<0.006 µg/L	0.006 µg/L	Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS	9/15/2025	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFEESA	9/15/2025	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFPeA	9/15/2025	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
NFDHA	9/15/2025	<0.02 µg/L	0.02 µg/L	Not Detected
8:2 FTS	9/15/2025	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
4:2 FTS	9/15/2025	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
6:2 FTS	9/15/2025	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFBA	9/15/2025	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
HFPO-DA	9/15/2025	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
ADONA	9/15/2025	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS	9/15/2025	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMBA	9/15/2025	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMBA	9/15/2025	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFTA	9/15/2025	<0.008 µg/L	0.008 µg/L	Not Detected
ADONA	9/15/2025	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
HFPO-DA	9/15/2025	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFBA	9/15/2025	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHpS	9/15/2025	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
6:2 FTS	9/15/2025	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
4:2 FTS	9/15/2025	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
8:2 FTS	9/15/2025	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFEESA	9/15/2025	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFPeA	9/15/2025	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFOS	9/15/2025	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
NFDHA	9/15/2025	<0.02 µg/L	0.02 µg/L	Not Detected
PFPeS	9/15/2025	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMPA	9/15/2025	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFNA	9/15/2025	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
lithium	9/15/2025	<9 µg/L	9 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxS	9/15/2025	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHpA	9/15/2025	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFBS	9/15/2025	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	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 CONNESTEE FALLS.

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 NC0188104 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 CONNESTEE FALLS 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
2015	Coliform (TCR)	MR	21	SDWIS / NC0188104 / 3100
2015	Chlorine	MR	10	SDWIS / NC0188104 / 0999
2007	Combined Uranium	MCL	18	SDWIS / NC0188104 / 4006
2007	1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	MR	9	SDWIS / NC0188104 / 2378
2007	Xylenes, Total	MR	9	SDWIS / NC0188104 / 2955
2007	o-Dichlorobenzene	MR	9	SDWIS / NC0188104 / 2968
2007	Vinyl chloride	MR	9	SDWIS / NC0188104 / 2976
2007	1,1-Dichloroethylene	MR	9	SDWIS / NC0188104 / 2977
2007	trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	MR	9	SDWIS / NC0188104 / 2979
2007	1,1,1-Trichloroethane	MR	9	SDWIS / NC0188104 / 2981
2007	Carbon tetrachloride	MR	9	SDWIS / NC0188104 / 2982
2007	1,2-Dichloropropane	MR	9	SDWIS / NC0188104 / 2983
2007	Trichloroethylene	MR	9	SDWIS / NC0188104 / 2984
2007	Tetrachloroethylene	MR	9	SDWIS / NC0188104 / 2987
2007	Benzene	MR	9	SDWIS / NC0188104 / 2990

How CONNESTEE FALLS Compares

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

Metric	CONNESTEE FALLS	North Carolina avg	Federal benchmark
Total violations	533	104.4	SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations	22	7.7	Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection	1 compound	60.6%	EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served	3,532	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
Nitrate (as N)	10 mg/L	Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CONNESTEE FALLS water safe to drink? ▼

CONNESTEE FALLS (PWS ID: NC0188104) has 533 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 3,532 people using Groundwater sources.

How many people does CONNESTEE FALLS serve? ▼

CONNESTEE FALLS serves 3,532 people in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. It is a Private-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 1,413 service connections.

What type of violations does CONNESTEE FALLS have? ▼

CONNESTEE FALLS has 533 total violations: 22 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 506 monitoring/reporting violations, and 4 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.

Has PFAS been detected in CONNESTEE FALLS water? ▼

Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in CONNESTEE FALLS's water supply: lithium. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.

What water source does CONNESTEE FALLS use? ▼

CONNESTEE FALLS uses Groundwater 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.

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