Public water system · NC0120010
ActiveMurphy, Town of
Community water system in Cherokee County, North Carolina, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
4,498
Service connections
1,771
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Archived |
| 2025-10-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Archived |
| 2025-09-11 | 4B | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-08-11 | 4B | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-10-17 | 4G | 5200 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-10-17 | 2E | 5200 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2022-01-01 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2012-04-01 | 43 | 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2009-04-26 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2008-01-19 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2007-10-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2006-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
Murphy, Town of: frequently asked questions
Is Murphy, Town of's water safe to drink?
Murphy, 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 Murphy, Town of?
Murphy, Town of (PWSID NC0120010) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the NC state drinking water program.
How many people does Murphy, Town of serve?
Murphy, Town of reports serving 4,498 people through 1,771 service connections in Cherokee County, North Carolina.
Where does Murphy, Town of get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Cherokee County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County | Cherokee | 224,427 | Community | Surface water |
| Gaffney Bpw (Sc1110001) | Cherokee | 24,290 | Community | Surface water |
| Woodstock | Cherokee | 19,742 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Canton | Cherokee | 16,375 | Community | Surface water |
| Tahlequah Pwa | Cherokee | 14,458 | Community | Surface water |
| City of Jacksonville | Cherokee | 14,420 | Community | Surface water |