NC · about 92 min from Charlotte
Water Treatment in Burke County, NC
What this means for your home
- 6 public water systems serve the towns we cover in Burke County.
- State testing of private wells in Burke 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.
Private wells in Burke County
| Contaminant | Share of tested wells above the standard | Wells tested | Standard | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | 0.64% | 471 | 10 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Lead | 1.49% | 471 | 15 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Copper | 0% | 302 | 1,300 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Nitrate | 2.28% | 219 | 10,000 µg/L (10 mg/L) | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Iron | 36.09% | 302 | 2,500 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Manganese | 27.39% | 471 | 300 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
Recommended across Burke County
Public water systems in Burke County
- City of Morganton2 communities
- Town of Valdese1 community
- Icard Township Water Corp2 communities
- Town of Drexel1 community
- Town of Rutherford College1 community
- Town of Rhodhiss1 community
Communities we serve in Burke 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.
Burke County at a glance
Burke County water questions
Who supplies water in Burke County?
Several systems do, depending on where you live. The towns we cover are served by City of Morganton, Town of Valdese, Icard Township Water Corp, Town of Drexel and others. Your water bill names your system.
What do private-well tests in Burke County show?
0.64% of 471 private wells tested (3 wells) were above the 10 µg/L EPA drinking water standard (MCL) for arsenic. 1.49% of 471 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 Burke County old enough to worry about lead?
About 49.4% of homes in Burke 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 Burke County do you serve?
8 communities, from Morganton, Valdese, Drexel outward. The county's population center is about 92 minutes from our Charlotte base.
Get an honest answer about Burke County water.
Tell us about your home and water source. We'll recommend testing first, and only the equipment your results support.