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Cherokee Water System

PWSID: 043740039

B Good

Score 76/100 — Good

Data Updated: March 2026 Source: EPA SDWIS

System Information

Type
Community Water System
Water Source
Surface Water
Population Served
16,203
Owner Type
N
Status
Active
Population Served
16,203
System Type
Community Water System
Water Source
Surface Water
Violation Status
4 Unresolved
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Water Quality Test Results

Contaminant Detected EPA Limit (MCL) Status
Lead (90th percentile) 2019-12-31 0.0013 mg/L 0.015 mg/L Compliant

Contaminant Trends

Lead (90th percentile) Trend

MCL: 0.015 mg/L
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Violation History

2024-11-15
Resolved - Major

TT

TT - Rule 351

Resolved: 2025-03-31

2023-01-01
Unresolved - Major

MCL

MCL - Rule 310

Resolved: 2026-02-02

2023-01-01
Unresolved - Major

MCL

MCL - Rule 310

Resolved: 2026-02-02

2023-01-01
Unresolved - Major

MCL

MCL - Rule 310

Resolved: 2026-02-02

2023-01-01
Unresolved - Major

MCL

MCL - Rule 310

Resolved: 2026-02-02

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cherokee Water System water safe to drink?
Cherokee Water System in Cherokee, NC has a water quality score of 76/100 (Good). There are currently 4 unresolved violation(s).
How many people does Cherokee Water System serve?
Cherokee Water System provides drinking water to approximately 16,203 people in the Cherokee, NC area.
What contaminants have been found in Cherokee Water System water?
No contaminants have exceeded EPA limits in recent tests. Visit the full report for detailed test results.
How many violations does Cherokee Water System have?
Cherokee Water System has a total of 7 violation(s) on record. 4 remain unresolved.
Where does Cherokee Water System get its water?
Cherokee Water System uses surface water as its primary water source.

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