Water Quality: Hertford, NC
3 water systems • 14,656 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Hertford is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 14,656 people, and has 48 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 5 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Hertford's violation count is 60% below the national average for North Carolina. Contaminants associated with violations include Stage 2 DBP, TTHM.
Contaminants Found
Trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids that increase cancer risk and may cause adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Chlorine disinfection reacting with natural organic matter in source water
EPA limit: TTHM: 0.080 mg/L; HAA5: 0.060 mg/L
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Hertford
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERQUIMANS COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | NC0472025 | Groundwater | 12,320 | 7 |
| HERTFORD WATER SYSTEM | NC0472010 | Groundwater | 2,145 | 12 |
| MINZIE`S CREEK SANITARY DISTRICT | NC0472101 | Groundwater | 191 | 29 |
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.