NC · about 109 min from Charlotte
Water Treatment in Wilkes County, NC
What this means for your home
- 3 public water systems serve the towns we cover in Wilkes County.
- State testing of private wells in Wilkes 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 Wilkes County
| Contaminant | Share of tested wells above the standard | Wells tested | Standard | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | 0.44% | 678 | 10 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Lead | 2.06% | 678 | 15 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Copper | 0% | 518 | 1,300 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Nitrate | 1.2% | 502 | 10,000 µg/L (10 mg/L) | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Iron | 26.83% | 518 | 2,500 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Manganese | 27.43% | 678 | 300 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
Recommended across Wilkes County
Public water systems in Wilkes County
- Town of North Wilkesboro1 community
- Town of Wilkesboro1 community
- Town of Ronda1 community
Communities we serve in Wilkes 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.
Wilkes County at a glance
Wilkes County water questions
Who supplies water in Wilkes County?
Several systems do, depending on where you live. The towns we cover are served by Town of North Wilkesboro, Town of Wilkesboro, Town of Ronda. Your water bill names your system.
What do private-well tests in Wilkes County show?
0.44% of 678 private wells tested (3 wells) were above the 10 µg/L EPA drinking water standard (MCL) for arsenic. 2.06% of 678 private wells tested (14 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 Wilkes County old enough to worry about lead?
About 50.8% of homes in Wilkes 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 Wilkes County do you serve?
3 communities, from North Wilkesboro, Wilkesboro, Ronda outward. The county's population center is about 109 minutes from our Charlotte base.
Get an honest answer about Wilkes County water.
Tell us about your home and water source. We'll recommend testing first, and only the equipment your results support.