FRANKLIN COUNTY WATER & SEWER Water Quality Report
Population
26,060
people served
Water Source
🌊 Surface
rivers, lakes, reservoirs
National Rank
—
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
⚠️ 20
violations recorded
F
Unsafe
Safety Grade
20 violations in the past 5 years, including 10 health-based
System Details
- PWSID
- NC0235030
- Population Served
- 26,060
- Water Source
- Surface Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- North Carolina
- EPA Region
- 4
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 7000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
| Contaminant 7500 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 6 |
| Contaminant 5000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 6 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ✕ Health-Based | 9 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | ✕ Health-Based | 7 |
| Contaminant 5200 | ✕ Health-Based | 4 |
Violation History
2025
3
2024
8
2023
9
2020
4
2018
2
2014
1
2009
1
2007
1
2006
1
2005
2
Total violations on record: 34
Service Area
Cities Served
ZIP Codes Served
Recommended Water Filters
Based on contaminants detected in this water system:
Activated Carbon Filter
Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement
Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
How does this compare?
This systemNational average
Grade F
Avg: B-C
34violations total
121% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
📍 Mid-to-large system — serves 4× the national average.