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Water Quality in Hickory, NC

252 water systems serving 126,261 people

City Overview

252
Water Systems
126.3K
People Served
18.6 ppb
Avg Lead Level
None
Open Violations
Lead Risk: High Risk

Average lead detection across Hickory water systems is 18.6 ppb (Elevated). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 4 systems have triggered action level violations.

Violation Summary

Total violations on record9469
Health-based violations96
Lead action level violations4
Open (unresolved) violations0

Water Systems in Hickory

HICKORY CITY OF
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0118010 · Surface Water
75.7K
served
0.0 ppb
lead
ALEXANDER CO WTR DIST
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0102020 · Purchased Surface Water
13.1K
served
0.0 ppb
lead
SOUTHEAST CATAWBA COUNTY
Community Water System · PWSID: NC2018004 · Purchased Surface Water
5.1K
served
0.0 ppb
lead
BETHLEHEM-HWY127/90 WATER DIST
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0102035 · Purchased Surface Water
4.1K
served
3.0 ppb
lead
Clean
SUGARLOAF WATER DISTRICT
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0102130 · Purchased Surface Water
1.9K
served
65.0 ppb
lead
CATAWBA, TOWN OF
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0118040 · Purchased Surface Water
1.2K
served
0.0 ppb
lead
ST STEPHENS HIGH SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0118495 · Groundwater
1.1K
served
No data
lead
MT VIEW ELEM SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0118492 · Groundwater
700
served
No data
lead
COLONIAL LANES
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0118562 · Groundwater
700
served
No data
lead
Clean
HARRY M ARNDT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0118494 · Groundwater
625
served
No data
lead
WINKLERS GROVE BAPT
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0112532 · Groundwater
600
served
No data
lead
Clean
BROOKFORD SUBD
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0118180 · Purchased Groundwater
600
served
No data
lead
Clean
LAKEMONT PARK
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0102107 · Groundwater
544
served
No data
lead
BETHLEHEM ELEM SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0102461 · Groundwater
500
served
No data
lead
PROPST SUPPERETT
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0118537 · Groundwater
500
served
No data
lead
STOCK YARD CAFE
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0118549 · Groundwater
500
served
No data
lead
Clean
CLYDE CAMPBELL ELEM SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0118464 · Groundwater
475
served
No data
lead
BROOKFORD, TOWN OF
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0118050 · Purchased Surface Water
450
served
No data
lead
SUBURBAN MEADOWS S/D
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0118185 · Groundwater
442
served
No data
lead
TABOR CHRIST DAY SCHOOL
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0118643 · Groundwater
425
served
No data
lead
Clean

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hickory tap water safe to drink?

Some water systems in Hickory have detected elevated lead levels. While municipal treatment meets EPA standards, lead can leach from older home plumbing. Consider using a certified filter if your home was built before 1986.

What is the water quality in Hickory, North Carolina?

Hickory has 252 public water systems serving approximately 126,261 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 18.6 ppb. There are 9469 total violations on record.

Does Hickory have lead in the water?

EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 18.6 ppb across Hickory's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 4 systems have triggered lead action level violations.

How many water utilities serve Hickory?

252 public water systems are registered in Hickory, North Carolina with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 126,261 people.

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