Air Quality
Good
Water Violations
29
Active Permits
17
Air quality in Catawba County is rated good with a median AQI of 43 (262 days measured in 2025). 4 community water systems serve the area, with 29 recent violations in the last 5 years. 7 industrial facilities report toxic chemical releases totaling 6.4K lbs.
Air Quality — Catawba 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
262Ozone Daysi
0Drinking 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
4Active Systemsi
5Recent Violationsi
29Recent Violations (Last 5 Years)
Historical Violations (Over 5 Years Ago)
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Industrial Monitoringi
Toxic Release Inventory (TRI)i
TRI