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Can You Drink Tap Water in Fayetteville?
Yes, Fayetteville's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Fayetteville has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page, the city's water provider website, or Fayetteville's local Twitter account.
According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Fayetteville's water utility, Fayetteville Public Works Comm, had 2 non-health-based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. This assessment is based on the Fayetteville Public Works Comm water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.
While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.
The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.
Water Quality Report for Fayetteville Tap Water
The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Fayetteville tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.
Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.
EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.
There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.
We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Fayetteville's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.
Fayetteville Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years
Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named Fayetteville Public Works Comm for Fayetteville in North Carolina. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.
For the compliance period beginning Aug. 8, 2020, Fayetteville had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Other Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation which falls into the Other rule code group, and the Public Notice Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Public Notice.
For the compliance period beginning July 1, 2020, Fayetteville had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Other Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report which falls into the Other rule code group, and the Consumer Confidence Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Consumer Confidence Rule.
From April 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019, Fayetteville had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: CARBON, TOTAL.
Is there Lead in Fayetteville Water?
Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Fayetteville water system, Fayetteville Public Works Comm, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.0 mg/L of lead in Fayetteville water. This is 0% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Fayetteville contained more lead.
While Fayetteville water testing may have found 0.0 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.
No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.
Are there PFAS in Fayetteville Tap Water?
Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be at least one military base - Fort Bragg - near Fayetteville with suspected leaks.
With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Fayetteville has been evaluated for yet.
Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.
Fayetteville SDWA Violation History Table - Prior 10 Years
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| 08/08/2020 - | Resolved | No | Other Violation (Other) | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation (75) | Public Notice Rule (410) | Public Notice (7500) | Other (400) | Public Notice Rule (410) |
| 07/01/2020 - | Resolved | No | Other Violation (Other) | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report (71) | Consumer Confidence Rule (420) | Consumer Confidence Rule (7000) | Other (400) | Consumer Confidence Rule (420) |
| 04/01/2019 - 06/30/2019 | Archived | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) (27) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) | CARBON, TOTAL (2920) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) |
What do these Violations Mean?
Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.
Health Based Violations
- Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
- Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
- Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.
Non-Health Based Violations
- Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
- Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
- Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.
SDWA Table Key
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The category of violation that is reported.
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| Code | A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table. |
| Contaminant Code | A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation. |
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Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
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Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
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Code for rule family.
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.
Fayetteville Water - Frequently Asked Questions
| By Mail: | P O BOX 1089 FAYETTEVILLE, NC, 28301 |
Existing customers can login to their Fayetteville Public Works Comm account to pay their Fayetteville water bill by clicking here.
If you want to pay your Fayetteville Public Works Comm bill online and haven't made an account yet, you can create an account online. Please click here to create your account to pay your Fayetteville water bill.
If you don't want to make an account, or can't remember your account, you can make a one-time payment towards your Fayetteville water bill without creating an account using a one time payment portal with your account number and credit or debit card. Click here to make a one time payment.
Moving to a new house or apartment in Fayetteville means you will often need to put the water in your name with Fayetteville Public Works Comm. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.
Leaving your house or apartment in Fayetteville means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with Fayetteville Public Works Comm. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.
The estimated price of bottled water
$2.50 in USD (1.5-liter)
USER SUBMITTED RATINGS
- Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility
- Water Pollution
- Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility
- Water Quality
The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Fayetteville, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).
Related FAQS
Fayetteville Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)
The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Fayetteville's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.
Meeting Standards. Surpassing Expectations.
Fayetteville Public Works Commission 2020 Water Quality Report
At PWC, we care deeply about the quality of the water we provide for our customers, and we’re proud of the exceptional standards we maintain. Each year we publish a “Water Quality Report” with the results of testing we are required to perform. You can find full details of this report on our website
However, we don’t test our water just because we “have to.” It’s part of our unparalleled commitment to provide you with the highest quality drinking water that meets – and surpasses – standard requirements.
Above and Beyond
PWC is proud to be a charter member of the national Partnership for Safe Water. We were the first utility in North Carolina to earn the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Director’s Award for our extra efforts in providing clean, safe drinking water. And we have received the prestigious recognition for 20 consecutive years.
In 2011, PWC became a Charter Member of the Partnership for Safe Water Distribution System Optimization Program. This program focused on the operation and maintenance of water treatment facilities, water mains and storage tanks. In 2014, when we completed the
9 Billion Gallons. 150,000 Tests.
To make sure your drinking water is clean and safe, PWC’s two Water Treatment Facilities – P.O. Hoffer and Glenville Lake – use advanced technology and proven methods to process the water we provide. In 2020, we treated 9.1 billion gallons
of water! To ensure strict compliance with EPA regulations, we continuously monitor our water quality which involves performing more than 150,000 tests a year.
Where Your Water Comes From
All of the water treated by PWC is “surface water.” The water processed at our P.O. Hoffer Water Treatment Facility comes from the Cape Fear River. Water processed at our Glenville Lake Facility comes from the Cape Fear River, Big Cross Creek, and the Little Cross Creek
How is Your Water Treated?
While the treatment process varies slightly at our two water treatment facilities, the basic steps are similar.
The Disinfection Method
PWC uses the disinfection method chloramination, which uses both ammonia and chlorine. Ammonia is added to the water at a carefully controlled level, and the chlorine and ammonia react chemically to produce chloramines. This method inactivates the
The Treatment Process
PWC operations and maintenance staff at our facilities are committed to providing safe, high quality drinking water for our customers. When raw water enters the facility, ferric sulfate is added, causing small particles to adhere to one another. This makes the particles heavy enough to settle out of the water in a sedimentation basin. The water is then filtered through sand and anthracite to remove remaining fine particles. Ammonia and chlorine are added to kill harmful bacteria, protozoans, and viruses. Lime or caustic soda and a corrosion inhibitor are added to minimize the potential for dissolving the lead used in older household plumbing. Fluoride
is added as an aid in preventing tooth decay. Both facilities also add powdered activated carbon to reduce substances that produce unpleasant tastes and odors. Treated water proceeds through a series of pumps and storage facilities before being delivered to your home.
An Extra Measure of Concern PWC adds fluoride to your water supply. Proven as a safe and healthy way to effectively prevent tooth decay, community water fluoridation has been recognized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as one of ten great public health achieve- ments of the 20th century.
Our Water is Safe to Drink
PWC annually tests for 118 elements and contaminants regulated by the EPA. PWC meets or surpasses all the standard requirements annually. We understand that news reports about
Since
You can find additional information on our website: www.faypwc.com/thefacts
Conserve and Protect
PWC works hard to provide all of our customers with clean, safe,
Your Drinking Water
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Fayette- ville PWC is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking.
If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to
minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www. epa.gov/safewater/lead. The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife; inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming; pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses; organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contam- inants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.
Fayetteville PWC Water Not Affected by GenX
With recent GenX reports, we understand the concern about safe drinking water. Please know that Fayetteville PWC water is safe and meets or exceeds all current EPA standards for safe drinking water. GenX found in the Cape Fear River is below the PWC/Fayetteville service area and has not affected your drinking water. Recent tests confirm GenX is not in Fayetteville PWC drinking water. State testing results are available at the NC Dept. of Environmental Quality website.
For the full report visit
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We routinely monitor for over 150 contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables below list all the drinking water contaminants that we detected in the last round of sampling for each particular contaminant group. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done January 1 through December 31, 2020. The USEPA and the State of North Carolina allow us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Some of the data, though representative of the water quality, is more than one year old.
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Maximum Contaminant Level – The highest level of contaminant that is allowed in drinking water |
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Maximum Contaminant Level Goal – The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no |
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Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level – The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is |
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MRDLG |
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal – The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no |
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Action Level – The concentration of a contaminant which triggers a treatment or other requirement which a |
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Treatment Technique – A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. |
pCi/L |
picoCuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity) |
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Millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body) |
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Nephelometric Turbidity Units, a measure of the suspended material in water. |
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Micrograms per liter. One part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in |
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TTHM |
Total Trihalomethanes |
THAA |
Total Haloacetic Acid |
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Not Applicable – Information not applicable/not required for that particular water system or for that particular |
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MFL |
Million Fibers per Liter – A measure of the presence of asbestos fibers that are longer than 10 micrometers. |
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Volatile Organic Compounds |
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A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) |
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A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine |
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Locational Running Annual Average is the average of sample analytical results for samples taken at a particular |
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One part per trillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000,000. |
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One part per quadrillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000,000 years or one penny in |
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We are pleased to present to you this year's Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This report is a snapshot of last year’s water quality. Included are details about your source(s) of water, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water and to providing you with this information because informed customers are our best allies. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water, please contact Chris Smith at (910)
WHAT EPA WANTS YOU TO KNOW
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Fayetteville Public Works Commission is responsible for providing high quality drinking water but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife; inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.
WHEN YOU TURN ON YOUR TAP, CONSIDER THE SOURCE
The Cape Fear River is the primary source for our system and is used at the P.O. Hoffer and at the Glenville Lake facilities. Glenville Lake also utilizes the Glenville Lake for a water source as well.
SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (SWAP) RESULTS
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Public Water Supply (PWS) Section, Source Water Assessment Program (SWAP) conducted assessments for all drinking water sources across North Carolina. The purpose of the assessments was to determine the susceptibility of each drinking water source (well or surface water intake) to Potential Contaminant Sources (PCSs). The results of the assessment are available in SWAP Assessment Reports that include maps, background information and a relative susceptibility rating of Higher, Moderate or Lower.
The relative susceptibility rating of each source for Fayetteville Public Works Commission was determined by combining the contaminant rating (number and location of PCSs within the assessment area) and the inherent vulnerability rating (i.e., characteristics or existing conditions of the well or watershed and its delineated assessment area). The assessment findings are summarized in the table below:
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SUSCEPTIBILITY OF SOURCES TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINANT SOURCES (PCSS)
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The complete SWAP Assessment report for Fayetteville PWC may be viewed on the Web at: https://www.ncwater.org/?page=600 Note that because SWAP results and reports are periodically updated by the PWS Section, the results available on this web site may differ from the results that were available at the time this CCR was prepared. If you are unable to access your SWAP report on the web, you may mail a written request for a printed copy to: Source Water Assessment Program – Report Request, 1634 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
It is important to understand that a susceptibility rating of “higher” does not imply poor water quality, only the system’s potential to become contaminated by PCSs in the assessment area.
HELP PROTECT YOUR SOURCE WATER
Protection of drinking water is everyone’s responsibility. We have a robust and proactive watershed management program that helps protect our valuable water resources. Please visit
VIOLATIONS THAT YOUR WATER SYSTEM RECEIVED FOR THE REPORT YEAR
During 2020, or during any compliance period that ended in 2020, we received a violation that covered the time period of September 14, 2020. We have revised our operating procedures to assure this does not happen again.
TREATMENT TECHNIQUE VIOLATIONS
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compliance with this rule, staff must contact the Regional Office for additional guidance in the future. This language was added to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) manual and staff was trained on proper procedures to ensure future compliance of this rule.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC - IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
Violation Awareness Date: September 14th, 2020
We are required to monitor your drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not our drinking water meets health standards. During the compliance period specified in the table below, we [‘did not monitor or test' or ‘did not complete all monitoring or testing'] for the contaminants listed and therefore cannot be sure of the quality of your drinking water during that time.
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What should I do? There is nothing you need to do at this time.
What is being done? We performed a Level 1 Assessment and revised our Operating Procedures to address proper sampling techniques when a repeat sample is required at the physical end of a main to prevent future reoccurrences.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
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Tables of Detected Contaminants
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Fayetteville Public Works Commission
~ 5 ~
2020 Water Quality Report
INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS
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Likely Source of Contamination |
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Antimony (ppb) |
1/20 |
N |
ND |
N/A |
6 |
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Discharge from petroleum refineries; fire |
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Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from |
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Arsenic (ppb) |
1/20 |
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ND |
N/A |
0 |
10 |
orchards; runoff from glass and electronics |
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production wastes |
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Barium (ppm) |
1/20 |
N |
ND |
N/A |
2 |
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Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from |
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1/20 |
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ND |
N/A |
4 |
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factories; discharge from electrical, aerospace, |
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Corrosion of galvanized pipes; erosion of natural |
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Cadmium (ppb) |
1/20 |
N |
ND |
N/A |
5 |
5 |
deposits; discharge from metal refineries; runoff |
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from waste batteries and paints |
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Chromium (ppb) |
1/20 |
N |
ND |
N/A |
100 |
100 |
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Cyanide (ppb) |
1/20 |
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ND |
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Fluoride (ppm) |
1/20 |
N |
0.76 mg/L |
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4 |
4 |
promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer |
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1.23 mg/L |
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Mercury (inorganic) |
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ND |
N/A |
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Selenium (ppb) |
1/20 |
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ND |
N/A |
50 |
50 |
erosion of natural deposits; discharge from |
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mines |
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Thallium (ppb) |
1/20 |
N |
ND |
N/A |
0.5 |
2 |
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NITRATE/NITRITE CONTAMINANTS
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Nitrate (as Nitrogen) (ppm) |
1/20 |
N |
ND |
N/A |
10 |
10 |
Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic |
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Nitrite (as Nitrogen) (ppm) |
1/20 |
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ND |
N/A |
1 |
1 |
Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic |
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Fayetteville Public Works Commission
~ 6 ~
2020 Water Quality Report
ASBESTOS CONTAMINANT
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Total Asbestos (MFL) |
1/20 |
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ND |
N/A |
7 |
7 |
Decay of asbestos cement water mains; erosion of |
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LEAD AND COPPER CONTAMINANTS
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Your |
sites found |
MCLG |
AL |
Likely Source of Contamination |
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above the |
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Copper (ppm) |
8/20 |
ND |
0 |
1.3 |
AL=1.3 |
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion |
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Lead (ppb) |
8/20 |
ND |
1 |
0 |
AL=15 |
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion |
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RADIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS
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Contaminant (units) |
Sample |
Violatio |
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MCLG |
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Likely Source of Contamination |
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Alpha emitters (pCi/L) |
11/16 |
N |
ND |
N/A |
0 |
15 |
Erosion of natural deposits |
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Beta/photon emitters (pCi/L) |
11/16 |
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ND |
N/A |
0 |
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Combined radium (pCi/L) |
11/16 |
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ND |
N/A |
0 |
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Erosion of natural deposits |
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Uranium (pCi/L) |
11/16 |
N |
ND |
N/A |
0 |
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Erosion of natural deposits |
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Fayetteville Public Works Commission
~ 7 ~
2020 Water Quality Report
DISINFECTANT RESIDUALS SUMMARY
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1.64 – 3.82 |
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disinfection |
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2020 |
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of the MCL over many years may |
Location B05 |
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Location B01 |
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2020 |
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2020 |
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2020 |
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Location B07 |
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2020 |
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Location B08 |
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2020 |
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The PWS Section requires monitoring for other misc. contaminants, some for which the EPA has set national secondary drinking water standards (SMCLs) because they may cause cosmetic effects or aesthetic effects (such as taste, odor, and/or color) in drinking water. The contaminants with SMCLs normally do not have any health effects and normally do not affect the safety of your water.
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS WATER CHARACTERISTICS CONTAMINANTS
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Sample Date |
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Iron (ppm) |
1/2020 |
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Fayetteville Public Works Commission
~ 8 ~
2020 Water Quality Report
Manganese (ppm) |
1/2020 |
0.003 |
ND – 0.003 |
0.05 mg/L |
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1/2020 |
ND |
N/A |
N/A |
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Sodium (ppm) |
1/2020 |
37.9 |
37.9 |
N/A |
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1/2020 |
32 |
32.0 |
250 mg/L |
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1/2020 – 12/2020 |
7.6 |
7.2 – 8.2 |
6.5 to 8.5 |
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Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist the EPA in determine the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulations are warranted. Although, the EPA has not set a Maximum Contaminant Level for
Sample Dates |
P.O. Hoffer |
2019 |
WTF Point of Entry |
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1/16/19 |
0.38 |
2/6/19 |
0.65 |
3/19/19 |
0.42 |
4/10/19 |
0.38 |
5/21/19 |
0.70 |
6/12/19 |
2.00 |
7/16/19 |
0.30 |
8/21/19 |
0.94 |
9/11/19 |
3.50 |
10/24/19 |
2.40 |
11/13/19 |
3.10 |
12/9/19 |
1.10 |
Sample Dates |
P.O. Hoffer |
2020 |
WTF Point of Entry |
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1/8/20 |
0.98 |
2/17/20 |
0.54 |
3/10/20 |
0.79 |
4/15/20 |
0.62 |
5/11/20 |
0.29 |
6/24/20 |
0.18 |
7/20/20 |
0.35 |
8/26/20 |
0.24 |
9/28/20 |
0.25 |
10/14/20 |
0.50 |
11/11/20 |
1.10 |
12/17/20 |
<0.07 |
PWC meets or surpasses all the standard requirements annually. While
CRYPTOSPORIDIUM
Our system monitored for Cryptosporidium and did not find detect any in our source. Cryptosporidium is a microbial pathogen found in surface water throughout the U.S. Although filtration removes Cryptosporidium, the most commonly used filtration methods cannot guarantee 100 percent removal. Our monitoring indicates the presence of these organisms in our source water and/or finished water. Current test methods do not allow us to determine if the organisms are dead or if they are capable of causing disease. Ingestion of Cryptosporidium may cause cryptosporidiosis, an abdominal infection. Symptoms of infection include nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. Most healthy individuals can overcome the disease within a few weeks. However,
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2020 Water Quality Report
threatening illness. We encourage
PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS)
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of
Recent testing has detected PFOA and PFOS in Fayetteville’s drinking water. While perfluorinated chemicals have been detected, our water is below the EPA’s health advisory level for the combination of PFOS and PFOA of 70 parts per trillion (ppt). The table below shows our monitoring results for combined PFOS and PFOA at PWC’s water treatment Point of Entry (POE). POE refers to water that has undergone all treatment steps at the water treatment facilities, and is ready to be pumped to you, our customer.
EPA issues health advisories, which are based on the best available
Fayetteville PWC is working to stay ahead of the science, as these substances continue to be measured at ever smaller concentrations. With modern laboratory methods, these substances can now be measured down to parts per trillion concentrations. For comparison, 1 part per trillion is approximately the equivalent of one drop of water in 10 million gallons of water. PWC reports the formal results of regulatory testing and unregulated contaminant monitoring in our annual Consumer Confidence Report, which provides an annual summary of water system operations and water quality management throughout the water system.
The table below shows the total concentration of the 42 PFAS unregulated compounds for which PWC monitors quarterly, as well as the total concentration of the combination of PFOS and PFOA, which although unregulated, does have an EPA Health Advisory level of 70 ppt.
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01/2020 |
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62.56 |
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70 |
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15.02 |
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01/2020 |
83.27 |
70 |
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37.52 |
No |
04/2020 |
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58.38 |
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70 |
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18.49 |
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04/2020 |
81.90 |
70 |
37.54 |
No |
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07/2020 |
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73.30 |
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70 |
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25.73 |
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07/2020 |
85.39 |
70 |
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40.01 |
No |
10/2020 |
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36.94 |
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70 |
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13.54 |
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10/2020 |
52.47 |
70 |
25.94 |
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Contaminants
Fayetteville Public Works Commission
EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.
Utility details
- Serves: 211997
- Data available: 2012-2017
- Data Source: Surface water
- Total: 19
Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines
- 1%2C4-Dioxane
- Bromodichloromethane
- Bromoform
- Chloroform
- Chromium (hexavalent)
- Dibromochloromethane
- Dichloroacetic acid
- Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA)
- Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
- Trichloroacetic acid
Other Detected Contaminants
- Chlorate
- Dibromoacetic acid
- Fluoride
- Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
- Manganese
- Monobromoacetic acid
- Monochloroacetic acid
- Strontium
- Vanadium
Reminder
Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.
Sources and Resources
Sources Cited
Additional Resources
Fayetteville Tap Water
The city of Fayetteville, NC, has recently been in the news for the water that it processes. The North Carolina Department of Health completed just a study. This study looked into the tap water consumed and found that there was quite a bit of contamination in it. The contaminants present in this tap water included but were not limited to; herbicides, pesticides, heavy metals, e-coli, cysts, bacteria, and hormones.
As these items can be hazardous to one’s health, they are typically not found in natural sources. This makes them even more dangerous because you never know what you are getting into, especially when the person has had no previous history with these types of contaminants. If you are concerned about your health, you should contact your physician or health care provider before making any decision. They may be able to tell you how to protect yourself and find the source of the contamination so that you do not end up in this situation in the future.
If you live in Fayetteville, NC, and have concerns about the quality of the tap water, then you may want to consider purchasing an under-the-counter water filter system. Many different companies produce these filters and provide replacement cartridges for you to replace the ones that are damaged—some of the companies you can purchase from include Everpure, Culligan, and Clark. You can find what you need at a local store near you or shop online. You must shop around so that you get the best price possible.
Fayetteville Drinking Water
Fayetteville, NC, is the second-largest city in North Carolina and has a lot of tourist attractions. Besides the well-known River Arts festival, Fayetteville has many festivals going on throughout the year. One such festival is Fayetteville Craft Days, which is held from May through June. This is a week-long event where local crafters and artisans show off their goods in the form of jewelry, woodworking, painting, pottery, and other crafts.
There is also an annual Fayetteville Garden tour which is a week-long event. This tour provides an up-close and personal look at the many different gardens and landscapes within the city limits. The time also gives an insight into the history of the area and how the Native Americans influenced the city’s growth.
You can find drinking water that is clean and safe to drink all year round in Fayetteville, NC. If you are looking for a great time in Fayetteville, NC, make sure to check out all the festivals and special events that are going on. It will give you a great experience and let you see the true beauty of the area. All you have to do is visit!
Fayetteville Water Quality Report
A Fayetteville NC water quality report is the first step that you must take to protect your family’s health, especially when it comes to drinking. Not all municipal water treatment plants are required to test for contamination, especially since they do not typically have the budget to monitor the contaminants’ levels that make their way into the faucets and into the water that powers your home. You can, however, take steps to protect yourself and your family by testing your tap water and making sure that it does not contain dangerous chemicals or other forms of impurity. When you find harmful substances in your water, you can file a citizen’s petition in court or hire a private firm with the right equipment and expertise to test for these types of contaminants.
Suppose you live in Fayetteville, NC, and are worried about the water that runs into your home or your children. In that case, you should install a submersible sump pump, which is specifically designed to remove contaminants from your water. There are several benefits to having your sump pump, including the fact that you will never have to turn it on and leave the entire house at a moment’s notice, as well as the peace of mind that the water will be clean and safe when you need it. Sump pumps come in various shapes and sizes and can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars, so you will want to figure out a budget before you buy one.
Once you have taken the time to purchase and install a sump pump, you will want to regularly test your water to ensure that it is clean and safe. An excellent way to go about this is to purchase a water analysis kit that will allow you to do a sample of your water and see what contaminants are present. You can then buy a Fayetteville, NC, water quality report online to list the contaminants present and the amount of each present in your water. By reading the report and understanding each one’s levels, you will know if you need to contact a professional to test your water or if there is nothing to worry about. When looking for new sump pumps in Fayetteville, NC, you may want to consider buying eco-friendly ones. These are generally made from more efficient materials and will run for more extended periods than traditional water pumps.
Fayetteville Drinking Water Contaminant
Recently, I took part in a seminar on the effects of drinking water contaminants on health held at Fayetteville, NC. In this seminar, we had a perfect look at contaminants’ drinking water problems and how those problems are related to the overall quality of water supply in North Carolina. We were also able to gain some helpful insight into why treatment facilities do not fully address all the contamination in the supply.
A couple of things that came up were the effects of herbicides and pesticides on public health and the impact of THMs (trihalomethanes). These are by-products of chlorination as well as the printing processes used in the majority of the paper. It turns out that most of these chemicals end up in our fat cells and body tissues. The levels of THMs that are present in the average person’s body are considered safe. However, there is reason to believe that elevated levels of these chemicals could play a role in heart disease and cancer.
There is also some good news about this issue. The NC Department of Health and Human Services has recently revised its drinking water regulations as of July 2021. They have now included a stipulation for manufacturers to list all known carcinogens in their products. The new rules immediately go into effect and hopefully curb the contaminated water supply in the state.
Fayetteville Water Treatment
Fayetteville, NC, offers clean, pure water from various sources, including springs, rivers, and lakes. There are several points to consider if you’re considering a water treatment facility for your home or business. First, how many contaminants are you willing to put up with? The truth is that most people don’t know the extent of their exposure to various pollutants in our water supply, even though over one hundred million North Carolina residents rely on treated water.
When you’re ready to make the switch, contact your county Health Department and ask for information regarding how to test for contaminants. While some companies test for certain water elements before installation, it’s best to have your water tested right after installation. Tanking contaminants in the pipes lining your house can lead to significant problems later on. By removing those elements right away, you’re reducing the risk of future corrosion and other water damage that may require expensive treatment options.
Toxins that enter the water supply either through rain or through industrial dumping are the most troubling of contaminants and can range from mild to severe. While we can’t stop all pollution, we can do our part by choosing only the purifiers certified as “green” by The Environmental Protection Agency. Using a green-certified water treatment system, you can be sure that you’re getting a quality product that won’t harm your family or the environment. You can read the EPC seal on the product online or contact your local health department to see if the water filtration product meets standards. You can also visit the American Water Works Association’s website to learn more about water treatment products.
Fayetteville Water Utility
If you have been looking for a new home in Fayetteville, NC, you may be wondering what it will take to get a water utility there. There are many options available for those that want to have a water utility installation completed in Fayetteville. You can find many companies in Fayetteville that are willing to help you out with any questions or concerns you may have as far as your new water utility is concerned.
The most popular types of water utilities in Fayetteville are the ones that provide both bathing and drinking water. These types of services typically offer a discount on your bill if you use their services. Another option that you may want to consider provides your household with a hose so you can take showers in the comfort of your bathroom rather than taking a shower in the public bathroom at the local park. Other types of services include garbage services, firewood collection, trash pick-up, ice machine services, and other customer-based services.
When choosing a new water utility company in Fayetteville, NC, you need to take your time. Find a company that you like the sound of, has a good reputation, and will work hard for you. You don’t want to get “ripped off” in any way possible, and that includes paying a high price for the services you need. It’s essential to have a good relationship with your water utility company, so they will continue to serve you in the future.
Reverse Osmosis
Before choosing to buy a Fayetteville NC reverse osmosis system, you need to understand just what it is and how it works. The Fayetteville NC reverse osmosis water system works by allowing water to flow down through a membrane, or semi-permeable barrier, into a pre-filter where most contaminants are cleansed. At the other end of the process, any remaining water is then sent back to the household through another membrane. In many cases, this process is completed in less than one minute, but sometimes it takes a little longer. It also depends on the contaminant present in the supply of the water you are using. The most common pollutants in a household’s water supply are chlorine. Still, some other less common contaminants can work their way through even the best quality water supply in the United States.
While using a Fayetteville NC reverse osmosis system is undoubtedly one of the best ways to purify water for your home, it is not without its drawbacks. One of the most significant disadvantages of using a Fayetteville NC system is that the entire purification process takes place in very close proximity to the individual drinking the water. As the person drinks the clean water, they must also take the step of manually tip-sucking or rinsing their mouth to remove the contaminants that have worked their way into the water. This process can be cumbersome, especially if you do not have the time or the energy to do so. Most people who purchase a Fayetteville NC reverse osmosis system do so because they are looking for a quick and easy method of filtering their water.
There is another option for those of you looking for a convenient way to filter your drinking water. You can purchase a made specifically for the Fayetteville NC area that will give you the same clean water treatment as a Fayetteville NC reverse osmosis system. The best units on the market allow you to pour just the right amount of water into the unit and then let it sit for the recommended amount of time. Once the time has passed, you siphon the water directly out of the unit onto your tabletop. This is much easier and less time-consuming than having to tip suck or rinse manually.