NC · about 93 min from Charlotte
Water Treatment in Yadkin County, NC
What this means for your home
- 4 public water systems serve the towns we cover in Yadkin County.
- State testing of private wells in Yadkin 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 Yadkin County
| Contaminant | Share of tested wells above the standard | Wells tested | Standard | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | 0.91% | 328 | 10 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Lead | 0.61% | 329 | 15 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Copper | 0.41% | 243 | 1,300 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Nitrate | 2.18% | 229 | 10,000 µg/L (10 mg/L) | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Iron | 29.22% | 243 | 2,500 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
| Manganese | 29.88% | 328 | 300 µg/L | UNC-Chapel Hill Superfund Research Program (NC DHHS private well test data), 2022Oct 1998–May 2019 |
Recommended across Yadkin County
Public water systems in Yadkin County
- Town of Yadkinville1 community
- Town of Jonesville1 community
- Town of Boonville1 community
- Town of East Bend1 community
Communities we serve in Yadkin 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.
Yadkin County at a glance
Yadkin County water questions
Who supplies water in Yadkin County?
Several systems do, depending on where you live. The towns we cover are served by Town of Yadkinville, Town of Jonesville, Town of Boonville, Town of East Bend. Your water bill names your system.
What do private-well tests in Yadkin County show?
0.91% of 328 private wells tested (3 wells) were above the 10 µg/L EPA drinking water standard (MCL) for arsenic. 0.61% of 329 private wells tested (2 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 Yadkin County old enough to worry about lead?
About 46.4% of homes in Yadkin 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 Yadkin County do you serve?
4 communities, from Yadkinville, Jonesville, Boonville outward. The county's population center is about 93 minutes from our Charlotte base.
Get an honest answer about Yadkin County water.
Tell us about your home and water source. We'll recommend testing first, and only the equipment your results support.