Shelby, City Of
Shelby, NC
NC0123010
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.
- GR
Gross Beta Particle Activity
Gross Beta Particle Activity measures radioactivity from beta-emitting particles in water. Sources include nuclear facilities and certain minerals. It increases cancer risk.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the past ten years.
Barium
2 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.005 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 2.000 ppm |
Bromodichloromethane
97 detections
| Avg Result: | 5.848 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 80.000 ppb |
Chlorate
3 detections
| Avg Result: | 11.282 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 210.000 ppb |
Chloroform
97 detections
| Avg Result: | 28.206 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 70.000 ppb |
Chromium, Hex
8 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.064 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 10.000 ppb |
Combined Radium (-226 & -228)
3 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.360 pci/l |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 5.000 pci/l |
Contaminants tested
Contaminants that have been tested but not detected
Summary
- People Served
- 21.8K
- Surface Water
- Cleveland County
- Data from 2014-2024
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