CHEROKEE WATER SYSTEM
North Carolina — Community Water System — PWSID: 043740039
System Information
| PWSID | 043740039 |
| System Name | CHEROKEE WATER SYSTEM |
| System Type | Community Water System |
| Water Source | Surface Water |
| Activity Status | Active |
| Owner Type | Native American |
| EPA Region | 04 |
| Serves School | No |
| Wholesaler | No |
| First Reported | Jun 18, 1998 |
| Last Reported | Dec 10, 2025 |
Location & Contact
| State | North Carolina |
| City | CHEROKEE |
| ZIP Code | 28719 |
| Address | Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians |
| Organization | SLUDER, AUTHOR |
| Phone | 828-497-3005 |
Population & Service
| Population Served | 18,415 |
| Service Connections | 2,500 |
Drinking Water Violations (2)
This water system has 2 violations recorded in the EPA SDWIS database.
| Begin Date | End Date | Contaminant | Category | Health-Based | Major | Measured | Federal MCL | State MCL | Status | Return to Compliance | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2024 | — | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | TT | Yes | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Mar 31, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule Revisions |
| Jan 1, 2010 | Dec 31, 2010 | Nitrate | MR | No | Yes | — | 10 mg/L | — | Resolved | Dec 31, 2010 | Nitrate Rule |
About This Water System
Public water system data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Systems with violations must notify customers. Contact your water utility for the latest annual water quality report.