Stokes Water Quality Report
2 cities ranked · Average grade: C · North Carolina
Avg Score
62.6
Cities Ranked
2
Health Violations
2
PFAS Detected
0
62.6
County avg score
2
Cities ranked
50%
A or B grade
50%
D or F grade
2
Health violations
0
PFAS detected
Grade Distribution
How Stokes cities scored
A
0
0%
Excellent
B
1
50%
Good
C
0
0%
Fair
D
1
50%
Poor
F
0
0%
Failing
Comparison
County vs North Carolina average
▼ 6.0 pts below state average
City Map
Water quality across Stokes
Each dot is a city, colored by grade. Click any city to view its full report.
Highlights
Top & bottom cities in Stokes
Best cities
Worst cities
County context
1.7%
of residents on fluoridated water (CDC, 2020)
8,882
lbs/yr to surface water · top 10 TRI facilities
Industrial pollution
Top industrial polluters in Stokes
Industrial polluters nearby
Facilities reporting the most surface-water releases in Stokes, 2023.
Total reported releases to surface water: 8,882 lbs
| Facility | Top chemical | To surface water (lbs/yr) |
|---|---|---|
DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS LLC - BELEWS CREEK STEAM STATION WALNUT COVE, NC27052 | Manganese compounds | 7,868 |
WIELAND COPPER PRODUCTS LLC PINE HALL, NC27042 | Copper | 1,014 |
Source: EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) 2023
Full Rankings
All 2 cities in Stokes
| # | City | Grade | Score | Score | Population | Violations | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King | B+ | 80.2 | 23K | 34 | Health Unresolved | |
| 2 | Walnut Cove | D | 45 | 2K | 760 | Health Unresolved |