What was found in Mooresville'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 | 6900 µg/L 69% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 21/31 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 5700 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 19/31 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 2600 µg/L 200% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 28/31 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1500 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 25/31 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 126.9 µg/L 159% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 8/31 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 103 µg/L 687% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 21/31 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 83.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/31 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 49 µg/L 82% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 5/31 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 43.806 µg/L 146% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 30 µg/L | 18/31 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 38.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/31 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 31.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/31 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 30 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/31 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 26.5 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 17/31 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 23 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/31 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 10.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/31 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 8.3 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 6/31 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 7.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/31 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 7.2 pCi/L 48% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 3/31 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.9 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/31 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.9 pCi/L 98% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 14/31 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 4.6 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 3/31 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.2 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/31 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 2.3 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/31 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 1.9 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L | 1/31 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.6 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 2/31 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.8400 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/31 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.6500 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/31 | SYR4 |
| Bhc-Gamma | 0.0547 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/31 | SYR4 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0169 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/31 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0115 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/31 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0092 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/31 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0086 mg/L 57% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 31/31 | LCR |
| PFHXS | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/31 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/31 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/31 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Mooresville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MOORESVILLE TOWN OF | 52,509 |
| HARBOUR POINT S/D | 3,909 |
| DIAMOND HEAD S/D | 1,433 |
| MALLARD HEAD S/D | 869 |
| COMMODORE PENINSULA WTR SYSTEM | 610 |
| THE HAMPSHIRES S/D | 561 |
| HARBOR VIEW S/D | 549 |
| RIVER PARK S/D | 513 |
| CHESAPEAKE POINTE MASTER SYSTEM | 455 |
| PINNACLE SHORES S/D | 426 |
| PINE ISLE/NORTHSHORE | 415 |
| MALIBU POINTE S/D | 254 |
| SUNDOWN COVE | 246 |
| DAVIDSON DOWNES | 240 |
| LEISURE LAKE VILLAGE (REGENCY) | 231 |
| KINGS LANDING S/D | 142 |
| MEADOWBROOK S/D | 140 |
| CARDINAL ACRES | 127 |
| BEACON POINTE S/D | 125 |
| FREEMONT PARK S/D | 122 |
| MALLARD HEAD CONDOMINIUMS | 102 |
| ASHLEY WOODS S/D | 97 |
| SUNSET BAY S/D | 89 |
| ST ANDREWS S/D | 84 |
| THE COURTYARDS AT LAKE DAVIDSON | 71 |
| KINGS ACRES S/D | 71 |
| WOODLAND HILLS S/D | 66 |
| DOOLIE MEADOWS S/D | 56 |
| HOMESTEAD S/D | 51 |
| ROSELAND HEIGHTS S/D | 51 |
| SISTER`S COVE EAST | 41 |
Frequently asked questions about Mooresville tap water
Is Mooresville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 35 contaminants in the water serving Mooresville. 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 Mooresville?
31 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Mooresville, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mooresville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mooresville include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, 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.