MISI Score
15.0
Stable
Project NC / Mitchell County
BOTH · Mitchell CountyPWSID NC0161015
MISI Score
15.0
Stable
Score Confidence
0.8%
Peer Percentile
12.8th
As of
Apr 23, 2026
EXPLANATION
MARKET INTERPRETATION
Bakersville is a smaller community water system, serving approximately 725 residents. At the latest reading, the system shows limited signs of structural stress.
The score is being driven mainly by Operational Stress, with Capex Pressure contributing at a lower level. The pressure is distributed rather than concentrated in a single dimension.
3 active stress signals are attached to this system, including one at high severity. The breadth of active signals, even without concentrated high severity, suggests pressure across more than one dimension.
Within its peer cohort, this system ranks around the 13th percentile on measured stress, placing it among the least stressed in its peer group.
Recent score history has been relatively steady, consistent with the system's overall profile.
This summary is based on structured, source-backed public data and is intended for research and monitoring only. It is not investment advice, a credit opinion, or municipal advisory guidance.
SCORE STACK
SL 2020-79
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
ACTIVE SIGNALS
Active drought conditions stress source-water availability and treatment operations.
Score impact: 4.0 · Family: Operational Stress
Lead and copper exceedances and replacement obligations can drive near-term treatment and capital pressure.
Score impact: 5.0 · Family: Capex Pressure
Repeated or serious compliance failures often indicate rising operational and infrastructure stress.
Score impact: 6.0 · Family: Operational Stress
HISTORY
Latest
15.0
Trend
+15.0
Observations
20
NC TREASURER FBA
Days Cash on Hand
276
Days Cash As Of
Jun 30, 2024
Population Served
725