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City of Hendersonville water customers are fortunate to enjoy an abundant water supply from three sources with a fourth source coming online in 2024. The city currently draws water from the Mills River watershed from two intakes located within Pisgah National Forest and a third intake from the main stem of the Mills River. Hendersonville is currently constructing a fourth water source on the French Road River that is expected to be online in 2024 to improve resiliency and serve future water demands within the city's water service area.

 

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances are man-made chemicals that have been manufactured and used in many common industry and consumer products since the 1940s. 

PFAS have been detected worldwide in the air, soil, and water. Due to their widespread use and persistence in the environment, many PFAS are found in the blood of people and animals all over the world. PFAS remain in the environment for a very long time, earning them their nickname "forever chemicals.” The EPA has determined there is evidence that continued exposure above specific levels to certain PFAS may cause adverse health effects.

Water utilities are “passive receivers” of PFAS. They do not produce or manufacture PFAS. Instead, these chemicals can be present in source waters that are treated to produce drinking water.

Branding tap water is becoming increasingly popular as a way to increase consumer confidence in the safety and quality of municipal water supplies. This trend is driven by a growing concern for the environment, as well as the rising cost of bottled water. Hendersonville's decision to brand its tap water as "Mountains on Tap" not only promotes the quality of its water source but also educates consumers about the affordability of tap water. By showcasing the natural beauty of the mountains of western North Carolina as the source of their tap water, Hendersonville is creating a unique and memorable brand that can help attract visitors and promote the city's water resources.

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PFAS Update

On April 10, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released drinking water standards for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

View Hendersonville's April 12, 2024 PFAS Update