What was found in Hickory'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 | 8200 µg/L 82% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 15/24 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 6400 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 10/24 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 3560 µg/L 274% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 23/24 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 2000 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 14/24 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 428 µg/L 2853% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 10/24 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 105 µg/L 131% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 4/24 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 91 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/24 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 57 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 7/24 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 38.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/24 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 27 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/24 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 21.9 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 13/24 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/24 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 11 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/24 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 5.2 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 2/24 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.8 pCi/L 76% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 9/24 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 2.7 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 2/24 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.5181 µg/L 8.4% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 3/24 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/24 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1.7 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/24 | SYR4 |
| Chlordane | 0.2800 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/24 | SYR4 |
| Bhc-Gamma | 0.0580 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/24 | SYR4 |
| Heptachlor Epoxide | 0.0560 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 3/24 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.0180 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 0.0500 µg/L | 1/24 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0070 mg/L 47% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 24/24 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hickory
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HICKORY CITY OF | 71,393 |
| BURKE CO-AIRPORT RHODHISS | 559 |
| HOMESTEAD S/D WATER SYSTEM | 389 |
| HIDDEN CREEK ESTATES | 340 |
| WOODRIDGE S/D | 295 |
| FOREST RIDGE S/D | 292 |
| JACOB`S VIEW S/D | 238 |
| CLEARVIEW ACRES S/D | 170 |
| JAMESTOWNE S/D WATER SYSTEM | 163 |
| SHERWOOD FOREST S/D | 160 |
| GREENBRIAR S/D WATER SYSTEM | 158 |
| HAWKS RIDGE S/D | 152 |
| HOMESTEAD PARK S/D | 137 |
| PONDEROSA S/D | 132 |
| SNOW CREEK HEIGHTS WATER SYST | 130 |
| RIVERVIEW ACRES WATER SYSTEM | 119 |
| HERMAN ACRES S/D | 113 |
| KOOL PARK MHP | 70 |
| BELLE MEADE S/D | 66 |
| SPRINGBROOK MH S/D | 56 |
| SPRING VALLEY WATER SYSTEM | 51 |
| SUNNY ACRES I | 50 |
| TRANQUIL VILLAGE S/D | 43 |
| CLIFTWOOD WEST WATER SYSTEM | 40 |
Frequently asked questions about Hickory tap water
Is Hickory tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Hickory. 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 Hickory?
24 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Hickory, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hickory's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hickory include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Lead. 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.