What was found in Mint Hill's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1790 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HEATHFIELD S/D · 165 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2500 µg/L — CLEAR MEADOWS S/D · 160 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2300 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: GLENCROFT S/D · 112 people · 2015 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 251 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HEATHFIELD S/D · 165 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1006 µg/L — CLEAR MEADOWS S/D · 160 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 580 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HEATHFIELD S/D · 165 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 27 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HEATHFIELD S/D · 165 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: HEATHFIELD S/D · 165 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 25.63 µg/L — CLEAR MEADOWS S/D · 160 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 10.9 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HEATHFIELD S/D · 165 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HEATHFIELD S/D · 165 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HEATHFIELD S/D · 165 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HEATHFIELD S/D · 165 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HEATHFIELD S/D · 165 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 4.2 µg/L 84% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: CLEAR MEADOWS S/D · 160 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HEATHFIELD S/D · 165 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HEATHFIELD S/D · 165 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HEATHFIELD S/D · 165 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.9700 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: CLEAR MEADOWS S/D · 160 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HEATHFIELD S/D · 165 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0120 mg/L — GLENCROFT S/D · 112 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mint Hill
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HEATHFIELD S/D | 165 |
| CLEAR MEADOWS S/D | 160 |
| GLENCROFT S/D | 112 |
Frequently asked questions about Mint Hill tap water
Is Mint Hill tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Mint Hill. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Mint Hill?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Mint Hill, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mint Hill's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mint Hill include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, TTHM. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.