Water Quality: Mulberry, NC
2 water systems • 612 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Mulberry is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 612 people, and has 143 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 3 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Mulberry's violation count is 18% above the national average for North Carolina. Contaminants associated with violations include Cadmium, Stage 2 DBP.
Contaminants Found
Kidney damage with long-term exposure; classified as a probable human carcinogen.
Common source: Corrosion of galvanized pipes, natural deposits, industrial waste, fertilizers
EPA limit: 0.005 mg/L (5 ppb)
Trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids that increase cancer risk and may cause adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Chlorine disinfection reacting with natural organic matter in source water
EPA limit: TTHM: 0.080 mg/L; HAA5: 0.060 mg/L
Water Systems Serving Mulberry
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEERHURST MHC | NC0392082 | Groundwater | 432 | 111 |
| PLEASANT GROVE MHC | NC0392179 | Groundwater | 180 | 32 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.