What was found in Conover's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 10500 µg/L 105% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 10/15 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 10500 µg/L 105% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 7/15 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1500 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 7/15 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1420 µg/L 109% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 14/15 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 115.8 µg/L 145% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 4/15 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 110.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/15 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 50.9 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 4/15 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 32.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/15 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 29.1 µg/L 194% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 11/15 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 25 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/15 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/15 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 11 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/15 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/15 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 10.7 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 5/15 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6.34 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/15 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.4 pCi/L 88% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/15 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 3.4 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/15 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/15 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.44232 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 2/15 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.39 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/15 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.8800 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/15 | SYR4 |
| Chlordane | 0.8280 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/15 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.6000 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/15 | SYR4 |
| Heptachlor Epoxide | 0.0500 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/15 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0017 mg/L 11% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 15/15 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Conover
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CONOVER, CITY OF | 15,347 |
| LANDSDOWN/EASTOVER S/D | 251 |
| LAKE HICKORY RV RESORT | 200 |
| PRESTIGE HEIGHTS | 170 |
| OXFORD PARK WATER SYSTEM | 163 |
| SEDGEFIELD S/D | 145 |
| SPENCER RD PARK | 142 |
| CEDAR VALLEY WATER SYSTEM | 134 |
| THE MEADOWS S/D | 89 |
| SHILOH S/D | 67 |
| GREENWOOD S/D | 61 |
| DEAL APARTMENTS | 58 |
| PINE HAVEN MHP | 53 |
| SOUTHFORK S/D | 46 |
| BROOKWOOD S/D | 46 |
Frequently asked questions about Conover tap water
Is Conover tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants in the water serving Conover. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Conover?
15 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Conover, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Conover's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Conover include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.