Cherokee County, North Carolina: drinking water report. Cherokee County – Murphy – serves about 28,000 residents in the far southwestern corner of North…
Cherokee County – Murphy – serves about 28,000 residents in the far southwestern corner of North Carolina. Water comes from the Hiwassee River and mountain tributaries, fed by some of the most heavily forested land in the southern Appalachians.
Cherokee County's mountain sources are naturally clean. UCMR5 data shows no PFAS detections. According to NC DEQ's 2024 data, systems met all standards. The county's remote location and forest cover protect source water from the contamination that affects more developed areas.
Cherokee County's water quality is excellent.
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