Public water system · NC0118010
ActiveHickory City of
Community water system in Catawba County, North Carolina, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
71,393
Service connections
32,523
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1981-06-25 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Endrincode 2005 | No | Archived |
| 1981-06-25 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Endrincode 2005 | No | Resolved |
All 3 violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Hickory City of: frequently asked questions
Is Hickory City of's water safe to drink?
Hickory City of is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the NC state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page, including health-based violations; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Hickory City of?
Hickory City of (PWSID NC0118010) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the NC state drinking water program.
How many people does Hickory City of serve?
Hickory City of reports serving 71,393 people through 32,523 service connections in Catawba County, North Carolina.
Where does Hickory City of get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Catawba County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton, City of | Catawba | 18,407 | Community | Surface water |
| Conover, City of | Catawba | 15,347 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Maiden, Town of | Catawba | 5,563 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Longview, Town of | Catawba | 5,244 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Southeast Catawba County | Catawba | 5,080 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Claremont, City of | Catawba | 2,645 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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