Richardson WTP distributes water to northern New Hanover County including Murrayville, Wrightsboro, Porters Neck, and parts of Castle Hayne and Ogden. It supplies groundwater to this system via wells which draw from the Castle Hayne and Pee Dee Aquifers.
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What are the 3 water systems in Wilmington?
Do you know where your water goes? There are 3 separate water systems in the City of Wilmington:Drinking Water. System.Wastewater. System.Stormwater Drainage. System.Connect the drops… YOU are the solution to stormwater pollution!For more information about stormwater, BMPs, and how you can help,
Where does wilmington nc water come from?
Sources Of Drinking Water in Wilmington, North Carolina Our two main sources of water are the Cape Fear River and underground aquifers (Castle Hayne & PeeDee).
Is Wilmington North Carolina tap water safe to drink?
For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2021 - March 2021), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.
What is wrong with Wilmington NC water?
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - For years, we've known GenX, a chemical compound known as PFAS, is in the water supply for thousands of residents across the Cape Fear. However, Tuesday's new report from the EPA states GenX is likely much more toxic than we previously thought.Oct 26, 2021
Is New Hanover County water safe to drink?
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Officials with the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority confirmed Thursday six of 25 ground water wells tested came back positive for PFAS in the northern area of New Hanover County. CFPUA leaders stress their water is safe to drink because it comes from a treatment plant in the area.May 10, 2019
Do water filters remove GenX?
Preliminary research suggests that the best method to remove GenX from water is with a reverse osmosis filter system. Filtering water through activated charcoal or activated carbon has not been proven effective at removing GenX.
Will NC run out of water?
Experts predict that if present growth and water use trends continue, North Carolinians will find it increasingly difficult to satisfy their water needs in the coming decades. North Carolina is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, experiencing population growth of nearly 17 percent between 2000 and 2009.
Is there a water shortage in North Carolina?
Around half of North Carolina is now under a severe drought. That's up from 17% from last week. Factoring in severity and coverage, the state is currently experiencing its worst drought in 13 years.Dec 9, 2021
Water Sources & Treatment
CFPUA’s Water Treatment Division processes and distributes an average of 16 million gallons of drinking water to homes and businesses throughout New Hanover County. There are 3 basic parts to the water supply system: source, treatment and distribution.
Water Systems
Sweeney WTP treats and distributes water within the City of Wilmington, parts of Ogden, Monkey Junction, King’s Grant and the Flemington/421 Corridor.
Drinking Water Guidelines
Water distributed by the CFPUA is constantly measured against safety standards established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the NC Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ). These standards specify that drinking water must be analyzed for various compounds and substances including but not limited to:
Plant Tours Available
We welcome school groups and organizations to tour either of our 2 water treatment facilities. Learn more about where your water comes from, how it’s treated and delivered to our homes and businesses. Tours are age appropriate and offer an exciting behind-the-scenes look at the treatment process. Tours must be requested and scheduled in advance.