Project NC / Martin County

Hamilton

BOTH · Martin CountyDistressedPWSID NC0459025

MISI Score

5.9

Stable

Score Confidence

0.8%

Peer Percentile

5.8th

As of

Sep 10, 2026

EXPLANATION

Score Drivers

  • MISI score is 5.929 (Stable).
  • Compliance Escalation adds 5.929 points. Operational compliance contributes +6: 9 violations or enforcement actions have been recorded within the last three years. variance weighting adjusted headline contribution from 6.000000 to 5.929.
  • Missing or unresolved factors: Infrastructure Capital Gap, PFAS Contamination Risk, Parent-Government Fiscal Stress.

MARKET INTERPRETATION

What the data suggests

Hamilton is a smaller community water system, serving approximately 408 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.

One active stress signal is attached to this system. The signal activity is present but not concentrated at the highest severity levels.

Within its peer cohort, this system ranks around the 6th 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

Family Contributions

Operational Stress5.9 / 20.0
Capex Pressure0.0 / 20.0
Revenue Fragility0.0 / 20.0
Rate Constraint0.0 / 20.0
Governance Risk0.0 / 20.0

SL 2020-79

SWIA Assessment History

20242023202220212019
1171039

ACTIVE SIGNALS

1 Signal

MaterialactiveApr 3, 2026

Compliance Escalation

Repeated or serious compliance failures often indicate rising operational and infrastructure stress.

Score impact: 5.9 · Family: Operational Stress

HISTORY

Score Trend

Latest

5.9

Trend

+5.9

Observations

111

Apr 1, 2026 · 0.0Apr 2, 2026 · 6.0Apr 2, 2026 · 6.0Apr 3, 2026 · 6.0Apr 3, 2026 · 12.0Apr 4, 2026 · 6.0Apr 5, 2026 · 6.0Apr 5, 2026 · 6.0Apr 6, 2026 · 10.0Apr 7, 2026 · 10.0Apr 8, 2026 · 10.0Apr 9, 2026 · 10.0Apr 10, 2026 · 10.0Apr 13, 2026 · 10.0Apr 14, 2026 · 10.0Apr 18, 2026 · 10.0Apr 19, 2026 · 10.0Apr 21, 2026 · 10.0Apr 22, 2026 · 10.0Apr 23, 2026 · 10.0Apr 24, 2026 · 10.0Apr 25, 2026 · 10.0Apr 26, 2026 · 7.9Apr 26, 2026 · 10.0Apr 27, 2026 · 7.9Apr 28, 2026 · 7.9Apr 29, 2026 · 7.9Apr 30, 2026 · 7.9May 1, 2026 · 7.9May 2, 2026 · 7.9May 3, 2026 · 7.9May 4, 2026 · 7.9May 5, 2026 · 7.9May 6, 2026 · 7.9May 7, 2026 · 7.9May 8, 2026 · 7.9May 9, 2026 · 7.9May 10, 2026 · 7.9May 17, 2026 · 7.9May 19, 2026 · 7.9May 21, 2026 · 7.9May 22, 2026 · 7.9May 24, 2026 · 7.9May 26, 2026 · 7.9May 28, 2026 · 7.9May 31, 2026 · 7.9Jun 1, 2026 · 7.9Jun 2, 2026 · 7.9Jun 8, 2026 · 4.0Jun 11, 2026 · 4.0Jun 12, 2026 · 4.0Jun 14, 2026 · 4.0Jun 15, 2026 · 4.0Jun 16, 2026 · 4.0Jun 22, 2026 · 4.0Jun 23, 2026 · 4.0Jun 28, 2026 · 4.0Jun 29, 2026 · 4.0Jun 30, 2026 · 4.0Jul 1, 2026 · 4.0Jul 2, 2026 · 4.0Jul 3, 2026 · 4.0Jul 4, 2026 · 4.0Jul 5, 2026 · 4.0Jul 6, 2026 · 4.0Jul 7, 2026 · 4.0Jul 8, 2026 · 4.0Jul 9, 2026 · 4.0Jul 10, 2026 · 4.0Jul 11, 2026 · 4.0Jul 12, 2026 · 4.0Jul 13, 2026 · 4.0Jul 14, 2026 · 4.0Jul 16, 2026 · 4.0Jul 17, 2026 · 4.0Jul 18, 2026 · 4.0Jul 19, 2026 · 4.0Jul 20, 2026 · 4.0Jul 21, 2026 · 4.0Jul 22, 2026 · 4.0Jul 23, 2026 · 4.0Jul 29, 2026 · 4.0Jul 30, 2026 · 4.0Jul 31, 2026 · 5.9Aug 1, 2026 · 5.9Aug 2, 2026 · 5.9Aug 3, 2026 · 5.9Aug 8, 2026 · 5.9Aug 9, 2026 · 5.9Aug 10, 2026 · 5.9Aug 15, 2026 · 5.9Aug 16, 2026 · 5.9Aug 17, 2026 · 5.9Aug 18, 2026 · 5.9Aug 20, 2026 · 5.9Aug 22, 2026 · 5.9Aug 23, 2026 · 5.9Aug 24, 2026 · 5.9Aug 25, 2026 · 5.9Aug 26, 2026 · 5.9Aug 27, 2026 · 5.9Aug 28, 2026 · 5.9Aug 31, 2026 · 5.9Sep 1, 2026 · 5.9Sep 2, 2026 · 5.9Sep 4, 2026 · 5.9Sep 5, 2026 · 5.9Sep 6, 2026 · 5.9Sep 7, 2026 · 5.9Sep 9, 2026 · 5.9Sep 10, 2026 · 5.9Apr 1, 2026Sep 10, 2026

Days Cash on Hand

1045

Days Cash As Of

Jun 30, 2024

Population Served

408

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