Union County, NC
Water Treatment in Marvin, NC
What this means for your home
- Private wells aren't treated or monitored by a utility. North Carolina only requires a one-time test when a new well is built, so a current certified-lab test is the right starting point.
Private wells in Union County
Union County Environmental Health states that approximately 25 percent of Union County's population relies on groundwater as their source for drinking water. Union County, NC, 2026
| Contaminant | Share of tested wells above the standard | Wells tested | Standard | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | 19.46% | 5,154 | 10 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Lead | 1.93% | 5,140 | 15 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Copper | 0.55% | 2,354 | 1,300 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Nitrate | 1.35% | 1,550 | 10,000 µg/L (10 mg/L) | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Iron | 20.57% | 2,353 | 2,500 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Manganese | 30.54% | 5,137 | 300 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
Recommended for Marvin homes
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.
Marvin at a glance
Marvin water questions
Is there city water in Marvin?
EPA's map of community water-system service areas shows no system covering the center of Marvin. Some streets may be served by a small community system, and many homes likely use private wells. Your water bill (or the lack of one) is the quickest way to tell.
Do homes in Union County use private wells?
Union County Environmental Health states that approximately 25 percent of Union County's population relies on groundwater as their source for drinking water. In state testing of private wells in Union County, 19.46% of 5,154 private wells tested (1,003 wells) were above the 10 µg/L EPA drinking water standard (MCL) for arsenic. These figures describe the wells that were tested, not every well in the county.
How old are homes in Marvin, and does that matter for water?
Census estimates put 0.5% of Marvin homes as built before 1980. Lead usually comes from a home's own plumbing, not the utility, so in older homes a certified-lab lead test at the tap is the honest starting point.
Do you serve Marvin?
Yes. Marvin is about 33 minutes from our Charlotte base. Installation is performed by an independent, NC-licensed plumbing contractor under a separate agreement with you.
Do I need a permit to install a water treatment system?
Whole-house treatment is plumbing work in North Carolina. Your independent licensed plumber determines and pulls any permit Union County requires.
Get an honest answer about Marvin water.
Tell us about your home and water source. We'll recommend testing first, and only the equipment your results support.