Is Bessemer City, North Carolina tap water safe?

3 water systems report serving Bessemer City. Your water depends on which one serves your address. Check your bill if unsure.

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City of Bessemer City

Serves 5,730 people · Surface water · Full report →
7 health-based violations in the last 5 years; 11 monitoring/reporting violations; 1 not yet resolved; PFOA/PFOS average above the 4 ppt federal limit: PFOA; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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Creekside Estate

Serves 488 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 2 monitoring/reporting violations; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file.
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Windwood Acres S/D

Serves 56 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 1 monitoring/reporting violation; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).