NC · about 90 min from Charlotte
Water Treatment in Montgomery County, NC
What this means for your home
- 5 public water systems serve the towns we cover in Montgomery County.
- State testing of private wells in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County
| Contaminant | Share of tested wells above the standard | Wells tested | Standard | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | 7.81% | 576 | 10 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Lead | 7.64% | 576 | 15 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Copper | 0% | 282 | 1,300 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Nitrate | 1.45% | 207 | 10,000 µg/L (10 mg/L) | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Iron | 17.77% | 287 | 2,500 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Manganese | 25.3% | 581 | 300 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
Recommended across Montgomery County
Public water systems in Montgomery County
- Town of Troy1 community
- Town of Biscoe1 community
- Town of Mount Gilead1 community
- Town of Star1 community
- Town of Candor1 community
Communities we serve in Montgomery County
45 to 90 minutes
90 to 120 minutes
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.
Montgomery County at a glance
Montgomery County water questions
Who supplies water in Montgomery County?
Several systems do, depending on where you live. The towns we cover are served by Town of Troy, Town of Biscoe, Town of Mount Gilead, Town of Star and others. Your water bill names your system.
What do private-well tests in Montgomery County show?
7.81% of 576 private wells tested (45 wells) were above the 10 µg/L EPA drinking water standard (MCL) for arsenic. 7.64% of 576 private wells tested (44 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 Montgomery County old enough to worry about lead?
About 44.2% of homes in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County do you serve?
5 communities, from Troy, Biscoe, Mount Gilead outward. The county's population center is about 90 minutes from our Charlotte base.
Get an honest answer about Montgomery County water.
Tell us about your home and water source. We'll recommend testing first, and only the equipment your results support.