NC · about 108 min from Charlotte
Water Treatment in Guilford County, NC
What this means for your home
- 4 public water systems serve the towns we cover in Guilford County.
- State testing of private wells in Guilford 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.
- 2 of the communities we list in Guilford County have no public water system mapped at their center, so many homes there likely use private wells.
Private wells in Guilford County
| Contaminant | Share of tested wells above the standard | Wells tested | Standard | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | 0.47% | 4,700 | 10 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Lead | 3.96% | 4,698 | 15 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Copper | 0.3% | 2,307 | 1,300 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Nitrate | 0.19% | 2,105 | 10,000 µg/L (10 mg/L) | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Iron | 13.52% | 2,307 | 2,500 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Manganese | 18.16% | 4,698 | 300 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
Recommended across Guilford County
Public water systems in Guilford County
- City of Greensboro1 community
- City of High Point1 community
- Oak Ridge Military Academy1 community
- Town of Jamestown1 community
Communities we serve in Guilford 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.
Guilford County at a glance
Guilford County water questions
Who supplies water in Guilford County?
Several systems do, depending on where you live. The towns we cover are served by City of Greensboro, City of High Point, Oak Ridge Military Academy, Town of Jamestown. Your water bill names your system.
What do private-well tests in Guilford County show?
0.47% of 4,700 private wells tested (22 wells) were above the 10 µg/L EPA drinking water standard (MCL) for arsenic. 3.96% of 4,698 private wells tested (186 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 Guilford County old enough to worry about lead?
About 40.6% of homes in Guilford 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 Guilford County do you serve?
6 communities, from Greensboro, High Point, Oak Ridge outward. The county's population center is about 108 minutes from our Charlotte base.
Get an honest answer about Guilford County water.
Tell us about your home and water source. We'll recommend testing first, and only the equipment your results support.