Air Quality
Good
Water Violations
7
Active Permits
1
Air quality in Buncombe County is rated good with a median AQI of 42 (273 days measured in 2025). 1 community water system serve the area, with 7 recent violations in the last 5 years.
Air Quality — Buncombe County (2025)i
AQSThe Air Quality Index measures how clean or polluted the air is on a given day. AQI is reported at the county level. A score of 0-50 is considered good; 51-100 is moderate; above 100 may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Median AQI
PM2.5 Daysi
184Ozone Daysi
89Drinking Wateri
SDWISPublic water systems registered to serve this area. Community systems (CWS) provide water to residents year-round. Violations indicate a system failed to meet federal drinking water standards.
Community Systemsi
1Active Systemsi
1Recent Violationsi
7Recent Violations (Last 5 Years)
MONTREAT WATER SYSTEM