Public water system · NC1061009
ActiveHumpback Mountain
Community water system in Mitchell County, North Carolina, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
25
Service connections
60
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingLead Consumer Notice · code 66 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Addressed |
| 2022-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingLead Consumer Notice · code 66 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2019-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingLead Consumer Notice · code 66 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-07-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report · code 71 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
All 4 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.
Humpback Mountain: frequently asked questions
Is Humpback Mountain's water safe to drink?
Humpback Mountain 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; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Humpback Mountain?
Humpback Mountain (PWSID NC1061009) is a private-owned community water system, regulated by the NC state drinking water program.
How many people does Humpback Mountain serve?
Humpback Mountain reports serving 25 people through 60 service connections in Mitchell County, North Carolina.
Where does Humpback Mountain get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Mitchell County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Pine, Town of | Mitchell | 5,661 | Community | Surface water |
| Bakersville, Town of | Mitchell | 725 | Community | Groundwater |
| Gillespie Gap Maintenance | Mitchell | 250 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Dollar General #18574 | Mitchell | 200 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Swiss Pine Lakes | Mitchell | 185 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Altapass Baptist Church | Mitchell | 120 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
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