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Failing Water Quality

Candor, NC 27229

Montgomery County · Population served: 15,677

Water Systems Serving This Area

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
Surface water · Pop. 14,710
PWSID: NC0362010
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CANDOR, TOWN OF
Surface water · Pop. 875
PWSID: NC0362030
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ECKERD CANDOR
Groundwater · Pop. 92
PWSID: NC0362562

Contaminants Detected

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
Lead
19.0
15 ppb 1 ppb Exceeded

PFAS / Forever Chemicals

2 detected 1 above EPA limits
CompoundLevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
PFOS4.4 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFHxA3.6 pptNo standard400 pptUnregulated

Violation History (Last 5 Years)

83Total (5yr)
39Health-Based
3Major