NC · about 68 min from Charlotte
Water Treatment in Anson County, NC
What this means for your home
- 6 public water systems serve the towns we cover in Anson County.
- State testing of private wells in Anson County found the results below. They describe the wells that were tested, not every well, which is why we start every well with its own certified-lab test.
- 1 of the communities we list in Anson County have no public water system mapped at their center, so many homes there likely use private wells.
Private wells in Anson County
| Contaminant | Share of tested wells above the standard | Wells tested | Standard | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | 18.94% | 132 | 10 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Lead | 5.34% | 131 | 15 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Copper | 1.3% | 77 | 1,300 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Nitrate | 2.7% | 37 | 10,000 µg/L (10 mg/L) | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Iron | 25.61% | 82 | 2,500 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Manganese | 36.76% | 136 | 300 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
Recommended across Anson County
Public water systems in Anson County
- Town of Wadesboro1 community
- Polkton Water System1 community
- Ansonville Water System1 community
- Lilesville Water System1 community
- Peachland Water System1 community
- Morven Water System1 community
Communities we serve in Anson County
How it works
- Step 1
Test
We read your utility's report with you, and run a certified-lab test when your home calls for one.
- Step 2
Design
You get a written recommendation and quote for only what the data supports.
- Step 3
Licensed install
An independent licensed plumber installs under a separate agreement with you.
- Step 4
Retest
We confirm the system is doing what it's certified to do.
Anson County at a glance
Anson County water questions
Who supplies water in Anson County?
Several systems do, depending on where you live. The towns we cover are served by Town of Wadesboro, Polkton Water System, Ansonville Water System, Lilesville Water System and others. Your water bill names your system.
What do private-well tests in Anson County show?
18.94% of 132 private wells tested (25 wells) were above the 10 µg/L EPA drinking water standard (MCL) for arsenic. 5.34% of 131 private wells tested (7 wells) were above the 15 µg/L EPA action level for lead. These describe tested wells, not every well in the county.
Are homes in Anson County old enough to worry about lead?
About 61.6% of homes in Anson County were built before 1980, by Census estimates. EPA notes homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead in their plumbing; a certified-lab test at the tap answers it for your home.
Which towns in Anson County do you serve?
7 communities, from Wadesboro, Polkton, Ansonville outward. The county's population center is about 68 minutes from our Charlotte base.
Get an honest answer about Anson County water.
Tell us about your home and water source. We'll recommend testing first, and only the equipment your results support.