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City water profile

Henderson water quality

Compare local ZIP estimates, evidence quality, associated public systems, and compliance history for Henderson, North Carolina.

Median indexed hardness

40PPM

2 indexed ZIPs

Range 40.2–40.2 PPM

State comparison
1 PPM below
State hardness rank
#240 of 381
Matched utilities
6
Active health records
0

City summary

What the indexed records say

Henderson has 2 published ZIP profiles across Vance County. The indexed median is 40 PPM, compared with 41 PPM across North Carolina.

Among the 381 North Carolinacities with an indexed median, Henderson ranks #240from highest to lowest. Across all 519 state ZIP profiles, available estimates run from 4.7to 267.5 PPM.

The 40.2–40.2 PPM range shows how much the available ZIP estimates vary within the city label. At least one estimate is marked low confidence, so observation distance and date deserve extra attention.

Hardness distribution

How local ZIP estimates compare

Soft2 ZIPs
Moderately hard0 ZIPs
Hard0 ZIPs
Very hard0 ZIPs

2 of 2 ZIP profiles have a hardness estimate. Bars count ZIP profiles, not households or laboratory samples.

Evidence quality

Distance, dates, and confidence

Median nearest distance
28 miles
Profiles with evidence
2/2

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 0Low: 2

Observation window: Jan 15, 2016 to Jun 23, 2026.

ZIP directory

Water reports in Henderson

Open a ZIP for site-level provenance and measurements.

ZIP code

27536

Soft

40.2 PPM

Nearest site
26.5 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

27537

Soft

40.2 PPM

Nearest site
28 mi
Confidence
Low

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Public water systems

Utilities associated with this city

Henderson-Kerr Lake Reg Wtr

PWSID NC0291010

Surface water
System population served
14,937
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Vance Co Water District Phase 1

PWSID NC4091008

Surface water
System population served
1,580
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Vance Co Water District Phase 2

PWSID NC4091010

Surface water
System population served
1,376
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Knoll Terrace Mhp

PWSID NC0291102

Groundwater
System population served
254
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Hunter`s Ridge S/d

PWSID NC0291120

Groundwater
System population served
81
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Edgewood Estates

PWSID NC0291104

Groundwater
System population served
48
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Compliance history

What EPA records show

No active health-based violation appears among the associated systems in the represented EPA reporting quarter. This does not mean every contaminant was tested at every tap.

RecordSystemPeriodStatus
TTHMNC4091010Sep 8, 2025Addressed
ChlorineNC4091008Aug 1, 2025Resolved
ChlorineNC4091010Aug 1, 2025Resolved
Public NoticeNC4091010Jul 21, 2025Resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleNC4091008Jul 1, 2025Resolved
TTHMNC4091008Jul 1, 2025Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)NC4091008Jul 1, 2025Resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleNC4091010Jul 1, 2025Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)NC4091010Jul 1, 2025Resolved
TTHMNC4091010Jul 1, 2025Resolved · health-based

Practical next steps

Move from index to evidence

  1. 1. Open your ZIP. Check distance, dates, confidence, and the associated utility.
  2. 2. Read the current CCR. Confirm source water, detections, limits, ranges, and notices.
  3. 3. Test the tap when needed. Confirm health concerns or treatment sizing with the right method.

Questions people ask

About water in Henderson

Is the water hard?

The indexed city median is 40 PPM. Open the ZIP report to verify the distance and confidence behind that estimate.

Is the tap water safe?

Compliance history is utility-wide and cannot guarantee conditions at every tap. Check current notices and test when address-specific evidence is needed.

Do I need treatment?

Choose treatment only after confirming the problem at the property. A softener targets hardness; contaminant treatment requires a matching, verified performance claim.