Genesee County, North Carolina — public water systems

How does Genesee County compare with other North Carolina counties?

Genesee County has the 97th-most active public water systems among the 137 counties listed for active North Carolina systems in EPA records; among the 102 with 3 or more systems, the median has 29. Its systems report 75 people served in total, the 133rd-largest county figure in the state and less than 0.1% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 25 people, well below the North Carolina average of 1,971. Population figures are what each system reports; people served by more than one system, such as a wholesaler and the town that buys from it, are counted by each.

Where does Genesee County's drinking water come from?

By primary water source, Genesee County's active systems draw on groundwater (3, 100%). Overall, all rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and none on surface water, compared with 91% and 9.1% across North Carolina. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. The county's largest system, Little Caesars Pizza, draws primarily on groundwater.

What kinds of water systems operate in Genesee County?

Genesee County's active systems break down as 3 transient non-community systems (100%). A transient non-community water system serves places where people do not stay long, such as gas stations and campgrounds, and regularly serves at least 25 people a day for at least 60 days a year. EPA lists their owner types as private (100%).