F0/100
KANNAPOLIS, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 54,757 people · North Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NC0180065
Violations
94
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 432.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
1,4-dioxane | 3.10 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2017.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About KANNAPOLIS, CITY OF
Is KANNAPOLIS, CITY OF water safe to drink?
KANNAPOLIS, CITY OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 94 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has KANNAPOLIS, CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in KANNAPOLIS, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, chlorate, 1,4-dioxane. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does KANNAPOLIS, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, KANNAPOLIS, CITY OF has 94 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2017. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 13 are health-based violations.
How many people does KANNAPOLIS, CITY OF serve?
KANNAPOLIS, CITY OF serves approximately 54,757 people, North Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Kannapolis.
What type of water does KANNAPOLIS, CITY OF provide?
KANNAPOLIS, CITY OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NC0180065.
How does KANNAPOLIS, CITY OF compare to other utilities in North Carolina?
KANNAPOLIS, CITY OF scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our North Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.