HENDERSON-KERR LAKE REG WTR Water Quality Report

Population

14,937

people served

Water Source

🌊 Surface

rivers, lakes, reservoirs

National Rank

of 49,184 US systems

5-Year Record

⚠️ 27

violations recorded

F

Unsafe

Safety Grade

27 violations in the past 5 years, including 39 health-based

System Details

PWSID
NC0291010
Population Served
14,937
Water Source
Surface Water
Owner
Local Government
State
North Carolina
EPA Region
4

Contaminants of Concern

ContaminantStatusViolations
Contaminant 7000 Monitoring/Reporting3
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Health-Based39
Contaminant 7500 Monitoring/Reporting11
Nitrate Monitoring/Reporting3
Contaminant 2920 Monitoring/Reporting13
Contaminant 5000 Monitoring/Reporting4

Violation History

2024
4
2023
2
2022
5
2021
16
2020
7
2019
6
2018
18
2015
6
2014
6
2006
1

Total violations on record: 73

Service Area

Cities Served

ZIP Codes Served

Recommended Water Filters

Based on contaminants detected in this water system:

Reverse Osmosis System

Removes up to 99% of contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates

Removes: Nitrate

$150–$400

Activated Carbon Filter

Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement

Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)

$20–$100

How does this compare?

This systemNational average
Grade F
Avg: B-C
73violations total

261% of national average

National avg: ~28 per system

📍 Mid-to-large system — serves 2× the national average.