How safe is Charlotte drinking water?

Question: Is Charlotte’s drinking water safe?

Answer: Thankfully, we reside in a town that purifies and regulates government water. It's not as straightforward as you might think, though, and what the government considers to be "potable" isn't always what's really safe.

While Charlotte tap water meets present EPA requirements, 7 recognized contaminants are discovered at alarming concentrations, many of which are discovered to be greater than those discovered by environmental scientists nationwide or deemed secure. The contaminants found are Bromodichloromethane, Bromoform, Chloroform, Chromium, Dibromochloromethane, Dichloroacetic acid, and Trichloroacetic acid.

As a consumer, educate yourself on what you can do to keep drinking water healthy for Charlotte.

Well water is generally much greater danger since it derives from untreated groundwater, all of which could be contaminated with pesticides and chemicals. Testing is advisable.

What You Can Do

Every homeowner should have their water tested and then should act accordingly. Filtration of water beyond the city level is advisable for multiple health reasons. There are different levels of filtration, and different types of water filtration systems will remove different types of contaminants and chemicals. Even if you just invest in a filter for your fridge or a pitcher filter, it's better than doing nothing.

For truly pure water, invest in a whole house water filtration system.

Learn More

Learn about types of water filtration systems.

Learn about Charlotte water quality problems.

Find out how to get your water tested.