Groundwater Shows Traces of Pollution in North Carolina

Throughout the entire United States, there is the constant threat of pollution to groundwater. This means there is a strong chance that some of the water you drink could be polluted. It is also the same water used to bathe. This can lead to a number of negative health effects.

The state of North Carolina is not immune to this threat. Recently, an environmental report confirmed those threats as very real and legitimate. Those reported threats have stemmed from the presence of coal ash contamination.

Water table pollution

This particularly hit home in the city of Belmont, N.C., as it had the second highest contamination of coal ash in the entire county. Belmont was listed among sites in 39 other states in the report. However, one particular area was worse off.

Duke Energy’s Allen Steam Station was the location where the coal ash contamination was at its worst. That comes as no real surprise to residents as there has been a growing concern about contamination for several years. The results were identified after a pair of environmental groups provided reports of their findings to the Environmental Protection Agency.

The report states that the Belmont area features coal ash dumps that are contaminating the groundwater with cobalt. Tests confirmed that this contamination was 500 times beyond the acceptable level. Thyroid damage has been linked to excessive exposure to cobalt. Meanwhile, other pollutants were also identified. In fact, the findings showed that pretty much all the water beneath coal plants showed signs of contamination.

This is a major concern because coal plants typically have higher levels of arsenic, which can cause a variety of cancers. Moreover, lithium has been identified in 60 percent of coal plants. The presence of lithium can damage the human neurological system, in addition to causing other health risks.

This latest report could not make an exact determination on drinking water due to the fact that there were no tests conducted on private drinking water sources. Once again, this comes as no surprise to many people who reside near the Allen Steam Station. Consequently, residents have been buying bottled water in bulk for years.

Groundwater could be threatened no matter where you live and that is why it’s important to purify your water with one of the filtration systems offered through Carolina Water Products. For the best water systems in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding areas, contact Carolina Water Products today.

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The team at Carolina Water Products is awesome They care about their customers and put quality service as their number one priority every single day. They earn your business with excellent customer service that lasts the entire life of the relationship

The team at Carolina Water Products is awesome They care about their customers and put quality service as their number one priority every single day. They earn your business with excellent customer service that lasts the entire life of the relationship

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As a current employee that's been with the company 23 years I have had the great privilege of helping thousands of customers enjoy clean and safe water throughout their whole house at an affordable price. I love this company It's a GREAT place to work Here our customers and employees are treated like familyOur products are very dependable and are 2nd to none with the best warranties and contamination removal ratings in the industry. It is rewarding to hear from customers that our company and products have changed their lives for the better Every household deserves clean water Be sure to shop here, you will be glad you did

As a current employee that's been with the company 23 years I have had the great privilege of helping thousands of customers enjoy clean and safe water throughout their whole house at an affordable price. I love this company It's a GREAT place to work Here our customers and employees are treated like familyOur products are very dependable and are 2nd to none with the best warranties and contamination removal ratings in the industry. It is rewarding to hear from customers that our company and products have changed their lives for the better Every household deserves clean water Be sure to shop here, you will be glad you did

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Amazing company and excellent staff I felt cared for and supported throughout the whole process beginning to end Highly recommend if you are on the fence

Amazing company and excellent staff I felt cared for and supported throughout the whole process beginning to end Highly recommend if you are on the fence

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Great company with professional employees. I recommend them for all your water filtration needs.

Great company with professional employees. I recommend them for all your water filtration needs.

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Great job highly recommend

Great job highly recommend

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The lady at the office was super helpful and nice. Assisted me with all my questions and helped get me the answers I needed. Very quality customer service, highly recommended

The lady at the office was super helpful and nice. Assisted me with all my questions and helped get me the answers I needed. Very quality customer service, highly recommended

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They have a good team working for them and help to maintain a fully functioning water filtration and softening systemThe Owner is great to work with whenever there is a question about services rendered and or the costs thereof.They want to be the best and are trying

They have a good team working for them and help to maintain a fully functioning water filtration and softening systemThe Owner is great to work with whenever there is a question about services rendered and or the costs thereof.They want to be the best and are trying

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Always great service and very nice

Always great service and very nice

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Always great service and very nice

Always great service and very nice

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We had a Rain Soft System put in, and it has made a big difference. We don't need softener sheets for our laundry, and our skin is silky smooth after showering. The employees are professional, and they give us good service. You should give them a try.

We had a Rain Soft System put in, and it has made a big difference. We don't need softener sheets for our laundry, and our skin is silky smooth after showering. The employees are professional, and they give us good service. You should give them a try.

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Great service Service Tech reconnected my Pelican UV and stopped the leak.

Great service Service Tech reconnected my Pelican UV and stopped the leak.

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Great service Service Tech reconnected my Pelican UV and stopped the leak.

Great service Service Tech reconnected my Pelican UV and stopped the leak.

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Great service Service Tech reconnected my Pelican UV and stopped the leak.

Great service Service Tech reconnected my Pelican UV and stopped the leak.

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Good people very kind God bless this business

Good people very kind God bless this business

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Mendosa came out to service our whole home water system RO system. He did a great job, was very professional, and represented Carolina Water in a terrific way. We appreciate his service and will request him on any future needs.

Mendosa came out to service our whole home water system RO system. He did a great job, was very professional, and represented Carolina Water in a terrific way. We appreciate his service and will request him on any future needs.

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Great tech service from Bill Weber. Was prompt, checked my water, and softener system, did the needed repairs. Also explained to me the issues so I can prevent future problems. Great company and great service.

Great tech service from Bill Weber. Was prompt, checked my water, and softener system, did the needed repairs. Also explained to me the issues so I can prevent future problems. Great company and great service.

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I have used Carolina water for my filtration system for quite a few years now. They are very responsive when needed and Deb Marcum is very professional and friendly on the phone. Bill Weber was very professional and was in and out in no time to handle what needed to be done.

I have used Carolina water for my filtration system for quite a few years now. They are very responsive when needed and Deb Marcum is very professional and friendly on the phone. Bill Weber was very professional and was in and out in no time to handle what needed to be done.

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Super helpful and fast service Thank you Bill Weber for coming out and servicing our system

Super helpful and fast service Thank you Bill Weber for coming out and servicing our system

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Always on time, always professional and knowledgeable. Learned some great tips today from tech Bill Weber about preventing rings and residue. And Debbie at the office will always call or email you to schedule your service when it comes due about every 6 mos.. Great company

Always on time, always professional and knowledgeable. Learned some great tips today from tech Bill Weber about preventing rings and residue. And Debbie at the office will always call or email you to schedule your service when it comes due about every 6 mos.. Great company

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We have always been please with our service by Carolina Water Systems. Our tech Bill came out today for the annual checkup. As always, he was kind and pleasant to talk with. Bill Explained what he was going to do and let me know everything looked great when he was finished. We would recommend CWS for clean health and a positive experience

We have always been please with our service by Carolina Water Systems. Our tech Bill came out today for the annual checkup. As always, he was kind and pleasant to talk with. Bill Explained what he was going to do and let me know everything looked great when he was finished. We would recommend CWS for clean health and a positive experience

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We have always been please with our service by Carolina Water Systems. Our tech Bill came out today for the annual checkup. As always, he was kind and pleasant to talk with. Bill Explained what he was going to do and let me know everything looked great when he was finished. We would recommend CWS for clean health and a positive experience

We have always been please with our service by Carolina Water Systems. Our tech Bill came out today for the annual checkup. As always, he was kind and pleasant to talk with. Bill Explained what he was going to do and let me know everything looked great when he was finished. We would recommend CWS for clean health and a positive experience

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We have always been please with our service by Carolina Water Systems. Our tech Bill came out today for the annual checkup. As always, he was kind and pleasant to talk with. Bill Explained what he was going to do and let me know everything looked great when he was finished. We would recommend CWS for clean health and a positive experience

We have always been please with our service by Carolina Water Systems. Our tech Bill came out today for the annual checkup. As always, he was kind and pleasant to talk with. Bill Explained what he was going to do and let me know everything looked great when he was finished. We would recommend CWS for clean health and a positive experience

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We have always been please with our service by Carolina Water Systems. Our tech Bill came out today for the annual checkup. As always, he was kind and pleasant to talk with. Bill Explained what he was going to do and let me know everything looked great when he was finished. We would recommend CWS for clean health and a positive experience

We have always been please with our service by Carolina Water Systems. Our tech Bill came out today for the annual checkup. As always, he was kind and pleasant to talk with. Bill Explained what he was going to do and let me know everything looked great when he was finished. We would recommend CWS for clean health and a positive experience

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We have always been please with our service by Carolina Water Systems. Our tech Bill came out today for the annual checkup. As always, he was kind and pleasant to talk with. Bill Explained what he was going to do and let me know everything looked great when he was finished. We would recommend CWS for clean health and a positive experience

We have always been please with our service by Carolina Water Systems. Our tech Bill came out today for the annual checkup. As always, he was kind and pleasant to talk with. Bill Explained what he was going to do and let me know everything looked great when he was finished. We would recommend CWS for clean health and a positive experience

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