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Can You Drink Tap Water in Concord?
Yes, Concord's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Concord has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page or the city's water provider website.
According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Concord's water utility, City of Concord, had 0 violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. The last violation for Concord was resolved on June 30, 2017. This assessment is based on the City of Concord water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.
While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.
The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.
Water Quality Report for Concord Tap Water
The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Concord tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.
Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.
EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.
There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.
We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Concord's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.
Concord Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years
Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named City of Concord for Concord in North Carolina. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.
From April 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017, Concord had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
From Jan. 1, 2016 to March 31, 2016, Concord had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
From July 1, 2014 to Sept. 30, 2014, Concord had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Is there Lead in Concord Water?
Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Concord water system, City of Concord, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.0 mg/L of lead in Concord water. This is 0% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Concord contained more lead.
While Concord water testing may have found 0.0 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.
No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.
Are there PFAS in Concord Tap Water?
Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be at least one military base - Salisbury AASF #2 - near Concord with suspected leaks.
With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Concord has been evaluated for yet.
Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.
Concord SDWA Violation History Table - Prior 10 Years
| Compliance Period | Status | Health-Based? | Category Code | Code | Rule Code | Contaminant Code | Rule Group Code | Rule Family Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2017 - 06/30/2017 | Resolved | Yes | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation (MCL) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average (02) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (2456) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
| 01/01/2016 - 03/31/2016 | Resolved | Yes | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation (MCL) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average (02) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (2456) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
| 07/01/2014 - 09/30/2014 | Resolved | Yes | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation (MCL) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average (02) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (2456) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
What do these Violations Mean?
Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.
Health Based Violations
- Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
- Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
- Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.
Non-Health Based Violations
- Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
- Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
- Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.
SDWA Table Key
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Compliance Period | Dates of the compliance period. |
| Status |
Current status of the violation.
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| Health-Based? | Whether the violation is health based. |
| Category Code |
The category of violation that is reported.
|
| Code | A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table. |
| Contaminant Code | A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation. |
| Rule Code |
Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
|
| Rule Group Code |
Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
|
| Rule Family Code |
Code for rule family.
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.
Concord Water - Frequently Asked Questions
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USER SUBMITTED RATINGS
- Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility
- Water Pollution
- Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility
- Water Quality
The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Concord, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).
Related FAQS
Concord Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)
The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Concord's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.
Presented By
PWS ID#: NC0113010
Quality First
Once again, we are pleased to present our annual water quality report covering all testing performed between January 1 and December 31, 2020. As in years past, we are committed to delivering the best- quality drinking water possible. To that end, we remain vigilant in meeting the challenges of new regulations, source water protection, water conservation, and community outreach and education while continuing to serve
the needs of all our water users. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to serve you and your family.
We encourage you to share your thoughts with us on the information contained in this report. After all,
Count on Us
Delivering
of the tasks they complete on a regular basis include:
- Operating and maintaining equipment to purify and clarify water;
- Monitoring and inspecting machinery, meters, gauges, and operating conditions;
- Conducting tests and inspections on water and evaluating the results;
- Maintaining optimal water chemistry;
- Applying data to formulas that determine treatment requirements, flow levels, and concentration levels;
- Documenting and reporting test results and system operations to regulatory agencies; and
- Serving our community through customer support, education, and outreach.
So, the next time you turn on your faucet, think of the skilled professionals who stand behind each drop.
Lead in Home Plumbing
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health prob- lems, especially for pregnant women and young children.
Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and compo- nents associated with service lines and home plumbing. We are responsible for providing
Where Does My Water Come From?
The City of Concord obtains water from six different sources. The city has two water treatment plants, which draw water from three surface water reservoirs. The Coddle Creek Water Treatment Plant draws water from Lake Don T. Howell. The Hillgrove Water Treatment Plant draws water from Lake Concord, Lake Fisher, and Lake Don T. Howell. The City of Concord also purchases water from the City of Kannapolis and the City of Albemarle. For information on the quality of Kannapolis’s water, contact Alex Anderson, Director of Water Resources, at (704)
Community Participation
You are invited to participate in our public forum and voice your concerns about your drinking water. The Concord City Council meets the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 35 Cabarrus Avenue West, Concord.
Important Health Information
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drink- ing water than the general population. Immunocompromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants may be particularly at risk from infections. These people
should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. The U.S. EPA/CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) guidelines on appropri- ate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other micro- bial contaminants are available from
the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at
-
426-4791 or http://water.epa. gov/drink/hotline.
Questions? For more information about this report, or for any questions relating to your drinking water, please call Anthony Allman,
Water Operations Manager, at (704)
Source Water Assessment
The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Public Water Supply (PWS) Section, Source Water Assessment Program (SWAP) conducted assessments for all drinking water sources across North Carolina. The purpose of the assessments was to determine the susceptibility of each drinking water source (well or surface water intake) to potential contami-
nant sources (PCSs). The results of the assessment are available in SWAP assessment reports that include maps, background informa- tion, and a relative susceptibility rating of higher, moderate, or lower.
The relative susceptibility rating of each source was determined by combining the contaminant rating (number and location of PCSs within the assessment area) and the inherent vulnerability rating (i.e., characteristics or existing conditions of the well or watershed and its delineated assessment area). It is important to understand that a susceptibility rating of higher does not imply poor water quality, only the system’s potential to become contaminated by PCSs in the assessment area. The assessment findings are summarized in the table below:
SOURCE NAME
Lake Fisher/Coldwater Creek (Concord)
Lake Concord/Coldwater Creek (Concord)
Lake Don T. Howell (Concord)
Kannapolis Lake (Kannapolis)
Second Creek/Back Creek (Kannapolis)
Tuckertown Reservoir (Albemarle)
Narrows Reservoir/Badin Lake (Albemarle)
SUSCEPTIBILITY RATING
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
SWAP REPORT DATE
September 1, 2017
September 1, 2017
September 1, 2017
July 12, 2017
July 12, 2017
September 1, 2017
September 1, 2017
The complete SWAP assessment report may be viewed online at https://www.ncwater.org/?page=600. Note that because SWAP results and reports are periodically updated by the PWS Section, the results available on this website may differ from the results that were available at the time this CCR was prepared.
If you are unable to access your SWAP report on the web, you may mail a written request for a printed copy to Source Water Assessment Program – Report Request, 1634 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
Substances That Could Be in Water
To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the U.S. EPA prescribes regulations limiting the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of these contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk.
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals, in some cases radioactive material, and substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Substances that may be present in source water include:
Microbial Contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, or wildlife;
Inorganic Contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or may result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming;
Pesticides and Herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses;
Organic Chemical Contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are
Radioactive Contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or may be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, call the U.S. EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800)
Test Results
Our water is monitored for many different kinds of substances on a very strict sampling schedule, and the water we deliver must meet specific health standards. Here, we only show those substances that were detected in our water (a complete list of all our analytical results is available upon request). Remember that detecting a substance does not mean the water
is unsafe to drink; our goal is to keep all detects below their respective maximum allowed levels.
The state recommends monitoring for certain substances less than once per year because the concentrations of these substances do not change frequently. In these cases, the most recent sample data are included, along with the year in which the sample was taken.
We participated in the fourth stage of the U.S. EPA’s Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR4) program by performing additional tests on our drinking water. UCMR4 sampling benefits the environment and public health by providing the U.S. EPA with data on the occurrence of contaminants suspected to be in drinking water in order to determine if U.S. EPA needs to introduce new regulatory standards to improve drinking water quality. Unregulated contaminant monitoring data are available to the public, so please feel free to contact us if you are interested in obtaining that information. If you would like more information on the U.S. EPA’s Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, please call the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800)
REGULATED SUBSTANCES
City of Concord
Hillgrove WTP
Coddle Creek WTP
SUBSTANCE |
YEAR |
(UNIT OF MEASURE) |
SAMPLED |
Atrazine (ppb) |
|
2020 |
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Chlorine (ppm) |
2020 |
Dalapon (ppb) |
2020 |
Fluoride (ppm) |
2020 |
Haloacetic Acids [HAAs]1 (ppb) |
2020 |
Total Organic Carbon [TOC] |
2020 |
(removal ratio) |
|
TTHMs [Total |
2020 |
Trihalomethanes] (ppb) |
|
Turbidity5 (NTU) |
2020 |
Turbidity (lowest monthly |
2020 |
percent of samples meeting |
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limit) |
|
MCL
[MRDL]
3
[4]
200
4
60
TT2
80
- = 1 NTU
TT = 95% of samples meet the limit
MCLG |
AMOUNT |
[MRDLG] |
DETECTED |
3 |
ND |
- 1.04
200 ND
4 ND
NA |
55.7 |
NA |
ND |
NA |
61 |
NA |
ND |
NA |
ND |
RANGE
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
AMOUNT
DETECTED
ND ND ND 0.86
ND
1.373
ND
0.24
100
RANGE
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
AMOUNT
DETECTED
ND ND ND 0.80
ND
1.393
ND
0.19
100
RANGE
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
VIOLATION |
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TYPICAL SOURCE |
No |
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Runoff from herbicide used on row crops |
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No |
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Water additive used to control microbes |
No |
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Runoff from herbicide used on |
No |
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Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive |
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which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from |
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fertilizer and aluminum factories |
No |
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No |
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Naturally present in the environment |
No |
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No |
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Soil runoff |
No |
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Soil runoff |
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Definitions |
MCL (Maximum Contaminant Level): The |
MRDLG (Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level |
ppb (parts per billion): One part substance per |
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90th %ile: The levels reported for lead and copper |
highest level of a contaminant that is allowed |
Goal): The level of a drinking water disinfectant |
billion parts water (or micrograms per liter). |
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in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to |
below which there is no known or expected risk |
ppm (parts per million): One part substance per |
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represent the 90th percentile of the total number of |
the MCLGs as feasible using the best available |
to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits |
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million parts water (or milligrams per liter). |
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sites tested. The 90th percentile is equal to or greater |
treatment technology. |
of the use of disinfectants to control microbial |
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than 90% of our lead and copper detections. |
MCLG (Maximum Contaminant Level Goal): |
contaminants. |
removal ratio: A ratio between the percentage of a |
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AL (Action Level): The concentration of a |
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substance actually removed to the percentage of the |
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The level of a contaminant in drinking water |
NA: Not applicable |
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substance required to be removed. |
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contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or |
below which there is no known or expected risk to |
ND (Not detected): Indicates that the substance |
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other requirements which a water system must follow. |
health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. |
TT (Treatment Technique): A required process |
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was not found by laboratory analysis. |
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LRAA (Locational Running Annual Average): |
MRDL (Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level): |
intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in |
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NTU (Nephelometric Turbidity Units): |
drinking water. |
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The average of sample analytical results for samples |
The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in |
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Measurement of the clarity, or turbidity, of water. |
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taken at a particular monitoring location during |
drinking water. There is convincing evidence that |
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Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to |
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the previous four calendar quarters under the Stage |
addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of |
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the average person. |
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2 Disinfectants and Disinfection |
microbial contaminants. |
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REGULATED SUBSTANCES
City of Albemarle
City of Kannapolis
SUBSTANCE |
YEAR |
MCL |
MCLG |
AMOUNT |
RANGE |
(UNIT OF MEASURE) |
SAMPLED |
[MRDL] |
[MRDLG] |
DETECTED |
AMOUNT
DETECTED
RANGE
VIOLATION TYPICAL SOURCE |
Atrazine (ppb)
Chlorine (ppm)
Dalapon (ppb)
Fluoride (ppm)
Haloacetic Acids [HAAs]1 (ppb)
Total Organic Carbon [TOC] (removal ratio)
TTHMs [Total Trihalomethanes] (ppb)
Turbidity5 (NTU)
Turbidity (lowest monthly percent of samples meeting limit)
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
3
[4]
200
4
60
TT2
80
- = 1 NTU
TT = 95% of samples meet the limit
3
[4]
200
4
NA NA
NA
NA NA
0.31
1.46
ND
0.25
52
1.564
49
0.17
100
NA
NA
1.50–
1.704
NA
0.15
1.50
1.62
ND
46
1.333
55
0.081
100
NA
NA
No |
Runoff from herbicide used on row crops |
No |
Water additive used to control microbes |
No |
Runoff from herbicide used on |
No |
Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; |
|
Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories |
No |
|
No |
Naturally present in the environment |
No |
|
No |
Soil runoff |
No |
Soil runoff |
|
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Tap water samples were collected for lead and copper analyses from sample sites throughout the community
City of Concord |
City of Albemarle |
City of Kannapolis
SUBSTANCE |
YEAR |
|
(UNIT OF MEASURE) |
SAMPLED |
AL |
Copper (ppm) |
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1.3 |
2019 |
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Lead (ppb) |
2019 |
15 |
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UNREGULATED SUBSTANCES 8
MCLG
1.3
0
AMOUNT |
|
AMOUNT |
DETECTED |
SITES ABOVE AL/ |
DETECTED |
(90TH %ILE) |
TOTAL SITES |
(90TH %ILE) |
0.075 |
|
0.1966 |
0/51 |
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ND |
0/51 |
ND6 |
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AMOUNT |
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SITES ABOVE AL/ |
|
DETECTED |
SITES ABOVE AL/ |
TOTAL SITES |
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(90TH %ILE) |
TOTAL SITES |
0/356 |
|
0.187 |
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0/397 |
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0/356 |
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ND7 |
0/397 |
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VIOLATION |
|
TYPICAL SOURCE |
No |
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Corrosion of household plumbing systems; |
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Erosion of natural deposits |
No |
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Corrosion of household plumbing systems; |
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Erosion of natural deposits |
SUBSTANCE
(UNIT OF MEASURE)
Sodium (ppm) Sulfate (ppm)
YEAR
SAMPLED
2020
2020
Hillgrove WTP
AMOUNT RANGE
DETECTED
- NA
- NA
Coddle Creek WTP
AMOUNT RANGE
DETECTED
- NA
- NA
City of Albemarle
AMOUNT RANGE
DETECTED
13.35 NA
19.1 NA
City of Kannapolis
AMOUNT RANGE DETECTED
14.19 NA
21.6 NA
UNREGULATED AND OTHER SUBSTANCES 8
City of Concord
City of Albemarle
City of Kannapolis
- Some people who drink water containing haloacetic acids in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
2 Depending on the TOC in our source water, the system MUST have |
a certain percentage removal of TOC or must achieve alternative |
SUBSTANCE |
YEAR |
(UNIT OF MEASURE) |
SAMPLED |
|
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2019 |
|
2019 |
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2019 |
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Bromide (ppb) |
2020 |
Bromochloroacetic Acid (ppb) |
2020 |
Bromodichloroacetic Acid (ppb) |
2020 |
Butylated Hydroxyl Anisole (ppb) |
2019 |
Chlorodibromoacetic Acid (ppb) |
2020 |
Chlorpyrifos (ppb) |
2019 |
Dibromoacetic Acid (ppb) |
2020 |
Dichloroacetic Acid (ppb) |
2020 |
Dimethipin (ppb) |
2019 |
Ethoprop (ppb) |
2019 |
Germanium (ppb) |
2019 |
HAA6Br1 (ppb) |
2020 |
HAA91 (ppb) |
2020 |
Haloacetic Acid, Total1 (ppb) |
2020 |
Manganese (ppb) |
2020 |
Monobromoacetic Acid (ppb) |
2020 |
Monochloroacetic Acid (ppb) |
2020 |
2020 |
|
Profenofos (ppm) |
2019 |
Total Organic Carbon [TOC] (ppm) |
2020 |
Tribufos (ppb) |
2019 |
Trichloroacetic Acid (ppb) |
2020 |
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AMOUNT
DETECTED
NA NA NA 31.4 6.7 4.4 NA 1.1 NA 0.70 57.5 NA NA NA 13.3 87.1 77.8 22.3 0.5 4.0 0.69 NA 4.9 NA 31.7
RANGE
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
AMOUNT
DETECTED
ND
NA
NA
NA
3.02
3.32
NA
0.372
NA
NA
23.3
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
1.55
NA
NA
NA
NA
2.69
NA
25.4
RANGE
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
AMOUNT RANGE DETECTED
2.3 NA
0.32 NA
35.1 NA
30.89 NA
16.59 NA
NA NA
31.8 NA
3.29NA
13.1 NA
NA NA
32.29 |
NA |
5.0 NA
17.1 NA
1.3 NA
NA NA
52.49 |
NA |
3.99 |
NA |
23.39 |
NA |
1.89 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
3.1 NA
NA NA
1,760 |
NA |
3,3909 |
NA |
compliance criteria. If we do not achieve that percentage removal, there |
is an alternative percentage removal. If we fail to meet the alternative |
percentage removal, we are in violation of a treatment technique. |
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Compliance method: Step 1.
4 Compliance method: ACC #2.
5 Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of the water. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of the effectiveness of our filtration system. The turbidity rule requires that 95 percent or more of the monthly samples must be less than or equal to 0.3 NTU.
6 Sampled in 2020.
7 Sampled in 2018.
8 Unregulated contaminants are those for which U.S. EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist U.S. EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulations are warranted.
9 Sampled in 2019.
Contaminants
City of Concord
EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.
Utility details
- Serves: 87654
- Data available: 2012-2017
- Data Source: Surface water
- Total: 16
Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines
- Bromodichloromethane
- Chloroform
- Chromium (hexavalent)
- Dibromochloromethane
- Dichloroacetic acid
- Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
- Trichloroacetic acid
Other Detected Contaminants
- Atrazine
- Chlorate
- Chromium (total)
- Fluoride
- Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
- Manganese
- Monochloroacetic acid
- Strontium
- Vanadium
Reminder
Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.