Water Quality: Bryson City, NC
2 water systems • 4,441 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Bryson City is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 4,441 people, and has 48 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 2 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Bryson City's violation count is 60% below the national average for North Carolina. Contaminants associated with violations include Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Bryson City
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRYSON CITY, TOWN OF | NC0187010 | Surface Water | 4,395 | 14 |
| NANTAHALA OUTDOOR--FLINT RIDGE | NC0187562 | Groundwater | 46 | 34 |
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.
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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.