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Water Quality in Matthews, NC

68 water systems serving 14,759 people

City Overview

68
Water Systems
14.8K
People Served
26.0 ppb
Avg Lead Level
None
Open Violations
Lead Risk: High Risk

Average lead detection across Matthews water systems is 26.0 ppb (Elevated). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 1 system have triggered action level violations.

Violation Summary

Total violations on record2230
Health-based violations82
Lead action level violations1
Open (unresolved) violations0

Water Systems in Matthews

MATTHEWS, TOWN OF
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0160035 · Purchased Surface Water
2.4K
served
No data
lead
Clean
BRIGHTMOOR/ASHLEY CREEK S/D
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0160241 · Groundwater
1.6K
served
No data
lead
MATTHEWS COUNTRY CLUB
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0160478 · Groundwater
1.0K
served
No data
lead
Clean
CHARLOTTE LATIN SCHOOL
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0160513 · Groundwater
880
served
No data
lead
Clean
PACES COMMONS APARTMENTS
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0160368 · Purchased Surface Water
853
served
No data
lead
STERLING SQUARE APARTMENTS
Community Water System · PWSID: NC2060007 · Purchased Surface Water
650
served
No data
lead
ARCHSTONE MATTHEWS APARTMENTS
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0160334 · Purchased Surface Water
539
served
No data
lead
THE VININGS AT MATTHEWS
Community Water System · PWSID: NC2060047 · Purchased Surface Water
465
served
No data
lead
COURTNEY S/D
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0160191 · Groundwater
420
served
No data
lead
IMAGE CHURCH
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0160873 · Groundwater
400
served
No data
lead
BIBLE BAPT CHURCH
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0160756 · Groundwater
400
served
No data
lead
Clean
PROVIDENCE PRES. CHURCH
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0160535 · Groundwater
300
served
No data
lead
Clean
GREENBRIAR OF MATTHEWS
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0160130 · Groundwater
279
served
No data
lead
WEDDINGTON UNITED METH CHURCH
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0190507 · Groundwater
275
served
No data
lead
Clean
MT HARMONY BAPTIST CHURCH
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0160742 · Groundwater
250
served
No data
lead
Clean
SILER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0190477 · Groundwater
250
served
No data
lead
PLEASANT PLAINS BAPTIST CHURCH
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0160475 · Groundwater
210
served
No data
lead
Clean
CEADER WOOD GOLF COURSE
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0160594 · Groundwater
200
served
No data
lead
Clean
GAYE PROPERTY
Community Water System · PWSID: NC0190439 · Groundwater
200
served
No data
lead
MORNINGSTAR PRESBYTERIAN CH
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: NC0160889 · Groundwater
175
served
No data
lead

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthews tap water safe to drink?

Some water systems in Matthews 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 Matthews, North Carolina?

Matthews has 68 public water systems serving approximately 14,759 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 26.0 ppb. There are 2230 total violations on record.

Does Matthews have lead in the water?

EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 26.0 ppb across Matthews's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 1 system have triggered lead action level violations.

How many water utilities serve Matthews?

68 public water systems are registered in Matthews, North Carolina with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 14,759 people.

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