NC · about 148 min from Charlotte
Water Treatment in Moore County, NC
What this means for your home
- 1 public water system serve the towns we cover in Moore County.
- State testing of private wells in Moore 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.
- 1 of the communities we list in Moore County have no public water system mapped at their center, so many homes there likely use private wells.
Private wells in Moore County
| Contaminant | Share of tested wells above the standard | Wells tested | Standard | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | 3.2% | 1,280 | 10 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Lead | 6.67% | 1,289 | 15 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Copper | 0.43% | 699 | 1,300 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Nitrate | 1.69% | 474 | 10,000 µg/L (10 mg/L) | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Iron | 26.49% | 706 | 2,500 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Manganese | 34.5% | 1,290 | 300 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
Recommended across Moore County
Public water systems in Moore County
- Robbins Water System1 community
Communities we serve in Moore County
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.
Moore County at a glance
Moore County water questions
Who supplies water in Moore County?
Several systems do, depending on where you live. The towns we cover are served by Robbins Water System. Your water bill names your system.
What do private-well tests in Moore County show?
3.2% of 1,280 private wells tested (41 wells) were above the 10 µg/L EPA drinking water standard (MCL) for arsenic. 6.67% of 1,289 private wells tested (86 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 Moore County old enough to worry about lead?
About 30% of homes in Moore 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 Moore County do you serve?
2 communities, from Seven Lakes, Robbins outward; this county sits at the edge of our two-hour service area, so we cover the towns closest to Charlotte. The county's population center is about 148 minutes from our Charlotte base.
Get an honest answer about Moore County water.
Tell us about your home and water source. We'll recommend testing first, and only the equipment your results support.