Public water system · NC0157015
ActiveHighlands, Town of
Community water system in Macon County, North Carolina, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
6,614
Service connections
2,604
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-11 | 4B | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-10-17 | 4G | 5200 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-10-17 | 2E | 5200 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | 27 | 2920 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | 02 | 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2022-10-01 | 02 | 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2022-01-01 | 03 | 2105 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-06-19 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-02-29 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-02-29 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2019-12-19 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-09-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
Highlands, Town of: frequently asked questions
Is Highlands, Town of's water safe to drink?
Highlands, Town of is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the NC state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Highlands, Town of?
Highlands, Town of (PWSID NC0157015) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the NC state drinking water program.
How many people does Highlands, Town of serve?
Highlands, Town of reports serving 6,614 people through 2,604 service connections in Macon County, North Carolina.
Where does Highlands, Town of get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Macon County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | Macon | 76,122 | Community | Surface water |
| Lafayette Water System | Macon | 21,551 | Community | Surface water |
| Tuskegee, Utilities Board of the City of | Macon | 12,900 | Community | Surface water |
| Macon Co Pwsd 1 | Macon | 12,865 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Franklin, Town of | Macon | 9,650 | Community | Surface water |
| Long Creek Township Pws | Macon | 7,850 | Community | Groundwater |