Cabarrus County, NC
Water Treatment in Midland, NC
What this means for your home
- 16.7% of homes in Midland were built before 1980. EPA notes homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead in their plumbing, so a certified-lab lead test at the tap is a sensible first step in an older 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 Cabarrus County
| Contaminant | Share of tested wells above the standard | Wells tested | Standard | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | 3.18% | 1,382 | 10 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Lead | 1.37% | 1,388 | 15 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Copper | 0.23% | 855 | 1,300 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Nitrate | 0.51% | 594 | 10,000 µg/L (10 mg/L) | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Iron | 27.45% | 867 | 2,500 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Manganese | 36.38% | 1,399 | 300 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
Recommended for Midland 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.
Midland at a glance
Midland water questions
Is there city water in Midland?
EPA's map of community water-system service areas shows no system covering the center of Midland. 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 Cabarrus County use private wells?
Many homes outside town water lines do. In state testing of private wells in Cabarrus County, 3.18% of 1,382 private wells tested (44 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 Midland, and does that matter for water?
Census estimates put 16.7% of Midland 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 Midland?
Yes. Midland is about 31 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 Cabarrus County requires.
Get an honest answer about Midland water.
Tell us about your home and water source. We'll recommend testing first, and only the equipment your results support.