NC · about 123 min from Charlotte
Water Treatment in Scotland County, NC
What this means for your home
- 1 public water system serve the towns we cover in Scotland County.
- State testing of private wells in Scotland 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 Scotland County
| Contaminant | Share of tested wells above the standard | Wells tested | Standard | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | 0% | 268 | 10 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Lead | 6.02% | 266 | 15 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Copper | 0.58% | 173 | 1,300 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Nitrate | 2.31% | 130 | 10,000 µg/L (10 mg/L) | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Iron | 20.23% | 173 | 2,500 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Manganese | 7.52% | 266 | 300 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
Recommended across Scotland County
Public water systems in Scotland County
- Town of Gibson1 community
Communities we serve in Scotland 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.
Scotland County at a glance
Scotland County water questions
Who supplies water in Scotland County?
Several systems do, depending on where you live. The towns we cover are served by Town of Gibson. Your water bill names your system.
What do private-well tests in Scotland County show?
0% of 268 private wells tested (0 wells) were above the 10 µg/L EPA drinking water standard (MCL) for arsenic. 6.02% of 266 private wells tested (16 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 Scotland County old enough to worry about lead?
About 47.3% of homes in Scotland 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 Scotland County do you serve?
1 communities, from Gibson 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 123 minutes from our Charlotte base.
Get an honest answer about Scotland County water.
Tell us about your home and water source. We'll recommend testing first, and only the equipment your results support.