Water Quality: Mars Hill, NC
1 water system • 3,030 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Mars Hill is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 3,030 people, and has 8 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 1 of those are health-based violation, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Mars Hill's violation count is 93% below the national average for North Carolina. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts.
Contaminants Found
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Water Systems Serving Mars Hill
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARS HILL, TOWN OF | NC0158010 | Surface Water | 3,030 | 8 |
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.