Public water system · NC0195112
ActiveHound Ears Water System
Community water system in Watauga County, North Carolina, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
975
Service connections
443
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
No SDWA violations on record.
EPA's SDWA violation and enforcement data (via EPA ECHO, updated quarterly) lists no violations for Hound Ears Water System. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Hound Ears Water System: frequently asked questions
Is Hound Ears Water System's water safe to drink?
Hound Ears Water System is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the NC state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA violation data lists no violations for this system; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Hound Ears Water System?
Hound Ears Water System (PWSID NC0195112) is a private-owned community water system, regulated by the NC state drinking water program.
How many people does Hound Ears Water System serve?
Hound Ears Water System reports serving 975 people through 443 service connections in Watauga County, North Carolina.
Where does Hound Ears Water System get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Watauga County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone, Town of | Watauga | 19,811 | Community | Surface water |
| Appalachian State Univ WTP | Watauga | 11,150 | Community | Surface water |
| Beech Mountain, Town of | Watauga | 2,468 | Community | Surface water |
| Blowing Rock, Town of | Watauga | 1,637 | Community | Surface water |
| Cottages of Boone | Watauga | 890 | Community | Groundwater |
| Tweetsie Railroad Inc. | Watauga | 800 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
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