alexander, NC
Total Incidents:
28
Last Incident:
July 01, 2015
Note: Just because the latest incident is in 2017 or 2018 doesn’t mean your water is free of contaminants! There is a considerable lag between when data is collected and when it is published by the EPA.
Contaminants
Coliform (TCR)
Description
Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms found in more samples than allowed is a warning of potential problems.
Health Effects
Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Description
Haloacetic acids occur when naturally-occurring organic and inorganic materials in the water react with the disinfectants, chlorine and chloramine.
Health Effects
Increased risk of cancer
Arsenic
Description
Arsenic is a semi-metal element in the periodic table. It is odorless and tasteless. It enters drinking water supplies from natural deposits in the earth or from agricultural and industrial practices. Approximately 90 percent of industrial arsenic in the U.S. is currently used as a wood preservative, but arsenic is also used in paints, dyes, metals, drugs, soaps, and semi-conductors. Agricultural applications, mining, and smelting also contribute to arsenic releases in the environment.
Health Effects
Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer
All Incidents
| Water System | Type | Measure | Violation | Effects | Begin Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY GROVE BAPTIST CH | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-07-01 |
| LIBERTY GROVE BAPTIST CH | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-07-01 |
| LIBERTY GROVE BAPTIST CH | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-07-01 |
| LIBERTY GROVE BAPTIST CH | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-07-01 |
| LIBERTY GROVE BAPTIST CH | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-07-01 |
| DEAL ORCHARDS INC | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-07-01 |
| DEAL ORCHARDS INC | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-07-01 |
| DEAL ORCHARDS INC | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-07-01 |
| DEAL ORCHARDS INC | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-07-01 |
| DEAL ORCHARDS INC | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-07-01 |
| RIVERS EDGE MARINA | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-10-01 |
| RIVERS EDGE MARINA | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-10-01 |
| RIVERS EDGE MARINA | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-10-01 |
| RIVERS EDGE MARINA | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-10-01 |
| RIVERS EDGE MARINA | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-10-01 |
| CEDAR WOOD ESTATES | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2008-10-01 |
| CEDAR WOOD ESTATES | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2008-10-01 |
| CEDAR WOOD ESTATES | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2008-10-01 |
| CEDAR WOOD ESTATES | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2008-10-01 |
| CEDAR WOOD ESTATES | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2008-07-01 |
| CEDAR WOOD ESTATES | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2008-07-01 |
| CEDAR WOOD ESTATES | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2008-07-01 |
| CEDAR WOOD ESTATES | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2008-07-01 |
| PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2007-10-01 |
| PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2007-09-01 |
| PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2007-07-01 |
| CEDAR WOOD ESTATES | Arsenic | MCL, Single Sample | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer | 2005-10-01 |
| CEDAR WOOD ESTATES | Arsenic | MCL, Single Sample | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer | 2005-10-01 |