Water Quality: Sims, NC
1 water system • 440 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Sims is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 440 people, and has 43 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 10 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Sims's violation count is 65% below the national average for North Carolina. Contaminants associated with violations include TTHM, Total Organic Carbon.
Contaminants Found
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)
Not a direct health risk but reacts with disinfectants to form carcinogenic byproducts such as trihalomethanes.
Common source: Decaying plant material, algae, soil organic matter in source water
EPA limit: Treatment technique (must reduce TOC based on source water level)
Water Systems Serving Sims
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMS, TOWN OF | NC0498045 | Groundwater | 440 | 43 |
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.