CULLOWHEE, NC · Graham County

SANTEETLAH SHORES Water System

Current status

No open violations on record as of July 4, 2026.

This system's next federally required Consumer Confidence Report is due July 1, 2027, under the EPA's revised reporting rule.

Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed July 4, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace North Carolina’s official records. Always confirm current status with North Carolina before making decisions based on this information.

System facts

System ID (PWSID): NC0138103
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 58
Service connections: 27
Ownership: privately owned
Water source: groundwater (wells)

Violation history

Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2021 – October 14, 2021
Resolved
Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
October 8, 2011 – November 4, 2011
Resolved
Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
October 8, 2011 – November 4, 2011
Resolved
Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
June 25, 2011 – November 4, 2011
Resolved
OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation
Health-based
Lead and Copper Rule
April 1, 2011 – March 21, 2013
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Asbestos
January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2019
Resolved
Public Education
Health-based
Lead and Copper Rule
December 1, 2010 – March 21, 2013
Resolved
Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
February 8, 2004 – April 17, 2010
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Styrene
January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2002
Resolved
Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu
—
Lead and Copper Rule
July 1, 1993 – December 20, 1994
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Mercury
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Arsenic
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Barium
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Cadmium
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Chromium
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
CYANIDE
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Fluoride
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nickel
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Antimony, Total
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Beryllium, Total
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Thallium, Total
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Barium
January 1, 1989 – December 31, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Selenium
January 1, 1989 – December 31, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Mercury
January 1, 1989 – December 31, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Fluoride
January 1, 1989 – December 31, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Chromium
January 1, 1989 – December 31, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Cadmium
January 1, 1989 – December 31, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
January 1, 1986 – December 31, 1989
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate
June 24, 1980 – September 23, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Arsenic
June 24, 1980 – September 23, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Selenium
June 24, 1980 – September 23, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Mercury
June 24, 1980 – September 23, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Chromium
June 24, 1980 – September 23, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Barium
June 24, 1980 – September 23, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Cadmium
June 24, 1980 – September 23, 1981
Archived

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
July 1, 2021 – October 14, 2021	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
October 8, 2011 – November 4, 2011	Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
October 8, 2011 – November 4, 2011	Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
June 25, 2011 – November 4, 2011	Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – March 21, 2013	OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation	Lead and Copper Rule	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2019	Monitoring, Regular	Asbestos	—	Resolved
December 1, 2010 – March 21, 2013	Public Education	Lead and Copper Rule	Health-based	Resolved
February 8, 2004 – April 17, 2010	Public Notification Violation without NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2002	Monitoring, Regular	Styrene	—	Resolved
July 1, 1993 – December 20, 1994	Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Archived
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Mercury	—	Archived
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Arsenic	—	Archived
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Barium	—	Archived
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Cadmium	—	Archived
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Chromium	—	Archived
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	CYANIDE	—	Archived
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Fluoride	—	Archived
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Nickel	—	Archived
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Antimony, Total	—	Archived
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Beryllium, Total	—	Archived
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Thallium, Total	—	Archived
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Archived
January 1, 1989 – December 31, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Barium	—	Archived
January 1, 1989 – December 31, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Selenium	—	Archived
January 1, 1989 – December 31, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Mercury	—	Archived
January 1, 1989 – December 31, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Fluoride	—	Archived
January 1, 1989 – December 31, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Chromium	—	Archived
January 1, 1989 – December 31, 1991	Monitoring, Regular	Cadmium	—	Archived
January 1, 1986 – December 31, 1989	Monitoring, Regular	Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – September 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – September 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Arsenic	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – September 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Selenium	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – September 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Mercury	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – September 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Chromium	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – September 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Barium	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – September 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Cadmium	—	Archived

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Enforcement actions

October 24, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
October 24, 2025State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
October 24, 2025State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued2 linked violations
June 21, 2022State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
October 14, 2021State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
October 27, 2020State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
June 30, 2014State Public Notification received1 linked violation
June 19, 2014State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
June 19, 2014State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
June 19, 2014State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
March 21, 2013State Compliance achieved4 linked violations
December 5, 2011State Public Notification received1 linked violation
December 5, 2011State Public Notification received1 linked violation
December 5, 2011State Public Notification received1 linked violation
November 4, 2011State Public Notification received1 linked violation
November 4, 2011State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 4, 2011State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 4, 2011State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 4, 2011State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
October 20, 2011State Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued1 linked violation
October 14, 2011State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
October 14, 2011State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
September 7, 2011State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued3 linked violations
September 7, 2011State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
September 7, 2011State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
September 7, 2011State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
September 7, 2011State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
September 7, 2011State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
September 7, 2011State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
May 25, 2011State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
May 25, 2011State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
May 25, 2011State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
February 21, 2006State Compliance achieved7 linked violations
August 30, 2005State Compliance achieved36 linked violations
May 10, 1990State Formal Notice of Violation issued130 linked violations

Contact

TEAGUE, MARK

828-586-5588

CULLOWHEE, NC 28723