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City water profile

Murphy water quality

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

Median indexed hardness

18PPM

One indexed ZIP

Range 18–18 PPM

State comparison
23 PPM below
State hardness rank
#359 of 381
Matched utilities
4
Active health records
0

City summary

What the indexed records say

Murphy has 1 published ZIP profile across Cherokee County. The indexed median is 18 PPM, compared with 41 PPM across North Carolina.

Among the 381 North Carolinacities with an indexed median, Murphy ranks #359from highest to lowest. Across all 519 state ZIP profiles, available estimates run from 4.7to 267.5 PPM.

Because only one ZIP is represented, the city median and range are the same local estimate. It should not be read as multiple independent samples across the community. At least one estimate is marked low confidence, so observation distance and date deserve extra attention.

Hardness distribution

How local ZIP estimates compare

Soft1 ZIP
Moderately hard0 ZIPs
Hard0 ZIPs
Very hard0 ZIPs

1 of 1 ZIP profiles have a hardness estimate. Bars count ZIP profiles, not households or laboratory samples.

Evidence quality

Distance, dates, and confidence

Median nearest distance
30.3 miles
Profiles with evidence
1/1

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 0Low: 1

Observation window: Jan 6, 2016 to Mar 9, 2026.

ZIP directory

Water reports in Murphy

Open a ZIP for site-level provenance and measurements.

ZIP code

28906

Soft

18 PPM

Nearest site
30.3 mi
Confidence
Low

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Public water systems

Utilities associated with this city

Murphy, Town Of

PWSID NC0120010

Surface water
System population served
4,498
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

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

Bear Paw Resort

PWSID NC0120103

Groundwater
System population served
909
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

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

Murphy Mhp

PWSID NC0120115

Groundwater
System population served
51
Last reported
Jun 26, 2026

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

The Sanctuary At Vance Mtn

PWSID NC1020006

Groundwater
System population served
30
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
Public NoticeNC1020006Nov 19, 2025Addressed
Revised Total Coliform RuleNC0120010Nov 1, 2025Resolved
ChlorineNC1020006Nov 1, 2025Resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleNC1020006Nov 1, 2025Resolved
ChlorineNC0120010Oct 1, 2025Resolved
ChlorineNC0120010Sep 1, 2025Resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleNC1020006Jul 1, 2025Resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleNC1020006Apr 11, 2025Resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSNC0120010Oct 17, 2024Resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSNC0120010Oct 17, 2024Resolved · 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 Murphy

Is the water hard?

The indexed city median is 18 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.