City of High Point - Core Report - Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

Sep 18, 2026

Annual drinking water quality report for the City of High Point, presenting a snapshot of last year’s water quality and how it compares with regulatory standards. Includes details on the source water, treatment goals, and efforts to protect water resources. Explains where the water comes from, how treatment removes contaminants, and notes purchases from regional authorities. Provides community participation information, health guidance for vulnerable populations, and source water assessment program results with susceptibility ratings.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages5

Reading Time13 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

When You Turn On Your Tap, Consider the Source

Community Participation

Important Health Information

Source Water Assessment Program Results

Lead in Home Plumbing

Reporting Year 2025 Presented By PWS ID\#: NC0241020 Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien. Introduction We are pleased to present this year’s annual drinking water quality report. Includes details regarding your source of water, what it contains, and This is a snapshot of last year’s water quality. how it compares to standards set by regula- tory agencies. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. Weare committed to ensuring the quality of your water and providing this information because informed customers are our best allies. When You Turn On Your Tap, Consider the Source HighknoPwonina’sa waterwaterschomedesWefrodmonaot 62hav-squae anreymarilgee arirveear systems, such as the Yadkin or Neuse Rivers, to rely on. Infact, we are in the upper reaches, or headwaters, of the Cape Fear River system. Our water comes from rainfall and runoff in an area roughly bordered by U.S. Highway 421 to the north (above I-40), Main Street to the southwest, N.C. Highway 66 to the west, Lexington Avenue to the southeast, and Guilford College Road to the east. The water collects in streams that flow together to become the east and west forks of the Deep River. It is then collected and stored in our two lakes, Oak Hollow and Arnold Koonce City Lake. Before we can send the water to consumers, it needs to be treated to remove contaminants it has picked up on its way to our water supply lakes. During 2025, the City of High Point also purchased water from the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority and Davidson Water Inc. These 2025 water quality reports can be found by visiting (PRTWA) [https://triadncwater](https://triadncwater). gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-PTRWA-CCR. pdf and (Davidson Water) [https://www.davidsonwater.com/](https://www.davidsonwater.com/)[ ](https://www.davidsonwater.com/)[Downloads/MemberInfo/CCR/2025%20English.pdf.](Downloads/MemberInfo/CCR/2025%20English.pdf.) Community Participation The High Point City Council third Monday of every month meets on the first and at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, Third Floor, 211 South Hamilton Street. All meetings are open to the public. We encourage our customers to attend and participate in decisions that may affect their drinking water. Meeting agendas are available in advance, and minutes are available following approval [at www.highpointnc.gov](at www.highpointnc.gov). Important Health Information Some peoping waterltehmanaythbeegmenoereravluplnerabopulatlie tooncIonmmtaminanunocomtsin drpromiinksedpersons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health-care providers. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA)/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791) or[epa.gov/safewater](epa.gov/safewater). Source Water Assessment Program Results The North Carolina Department of Environmental (DEQ), Public Water Supply (PWS) Section, Quality Source Water Assessment Program (SWAP) conducted assessments for all drinking water sources across North Carolina. The purpose of the assessments was to determine the susceptibility of each drinking water source (well or surface water intake) to potential contaminant sources (PCSs) . The results of the assessment are available in SWAP Assessment Reports that include maps, background information, and a relative susceptibil

FAQs

What does the annual drinking water quality report cover for the City of High Point?

It presents a snapshot of last year’s drinking water quality and explains how the results compare to standards set by regulatory agencies. It also describes the water sources, what the water contains, and the ongoing goal of providing safe and dependable drinking water.

Where does the City of High Point’s drinking water come from?

The report states the water comes from rainfall and runoff in the area feeding streams that flow into the Deep River forks. It is collected and stored in Oak Hollow and Arnold Koonce City Lake before treatment.

Who should take extra precautions regarding drinking water safety?

The report highlights that people with compromised immune systems—such as those with cancer on chemotherapy, transplant recipients, people with HIV/AIDS, some elderly, and infants—may be at higher risk. It advises seeking guidance from health-care providers.

Sep 18, 2026

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