What the Cornelius records show
- Water quality and PFAS
- 3 candidate water systems shown.Source date: Violations as of Q1 2026
- Air quality and emissions
- 3 monitoring records shown. Observation year: 2025.Source date: AQS data as of 2026
- Land and cleanup records
- No Superfund records returned in this report; No brownfield records returned in this report.
- Infrastructure and incidents
- No pipeline incident records returned in this report; 1 RMP facility record shown (earlier stored inventory, current location coverage unverified).
Water quality in Cornelius
Check your water bill for your utility name and confirm the reporting year. See EPA’s guide to finding your annual water quality report.
Drinking Water Compliance
Drinking Water Compliance
Public water-system records for Cornelius, NC from EPA SDWIS.
Mooresville Town of
Active monitoring or reporting issue detected in EPA SDWIS.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City-area ZIP code · Serves 52,509 people
Charlotte Water
Active monitoring or reporting issue detected in EPA SDWIS.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City-area ZIP code · Serves 1,163,701 people
The Hampshires S/D
Active monitoring or reporting issue detected in EPA SDWIS.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City listed in EPA records · Serves 561 people
Data from EPA SDWIS
PFAS Screening
PFAS Screening
PFAS screening separates EPA UCMR5 drinking-water monitoring from nearby DoD PFAS investigation-site records; EPA samples shown are from Aug 2023.
Drinking Water PFAS Monitoring
EPA UCMR5 samples public water systems. These results are separate from nearby PFAS cleanup or investigation-site records.
PFAS detections below EPA limits.
Nearby PFAS Investigation Sites
DoD records are nearby site investigations, not Cornelius drinking-water detections. Record names come from the source database and can be broad.
No DoD PFAS investigation records shown for this report.
Impaired Water Bodies
1
Impaired Water Bodies
EPA ATTAINS records identify assessed water bodies that do not meet water-quality standards for designated uses.
Mcdowell Creek
Reported: Nov 2026
Health-relevant causes: Polychlorinated Biphenyls (pcbs)
Affected uses: Ecological, Fishconsumption
Data from EPA ATTAINS
Discharge Permits (NPDES)
1
Discharge Permits (NPDES)
NPDES permits regulate pollutant discharges into U.S. waterways. Facilities must report compliance quarterly.
Violation records
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
To investigate water contamination, check the sampling locations, dates and results below. For tap water records, see Drinking water quality above.
Reviewed: source records as of 2026
Air quality and emissions in Cornelius
Review historical EPA air pollution records, including monitoring and facility emissions where available. For current conditions, check local air quality on AirNow.
EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
1
EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
Mecklenburg County
Assessment year: 2020
According to EPA, a cancer risk of 40-in-1-million means that for every 1 million people continuously exposed to these air toxics over a 70-year lifetime, an estimated 40 may develop cancer from that exposure. This is in addition to cancer risk from all other causes.
Top modeled source groups
Data from EPA AirToxScreen
Nonattainment Status
Nonattainment Status
EPA designates an area as nonattainment when air quality does not meet federal health-based standards (NAAQS) for a specific pollutant.
Maintenance areas
Previously nonattainment; currently meeting the standard and monitored under an EPA maintenance plan.
Charlotte Area
CO · Carbon Monoxide (1971 Standard)
Classification: Not Classified
Original designation: Nov 1990
Current design value: 1.7 ppm (2023-2025)
Charlotte-Rock Hill
Ozone · 8-Hour Ozone (2008 Standard)
Classification: Marginal
Original designation: Jul 2012
Current design value: 0.068 ppm (2023-2025)
Historical designations under the revoked 1997 ozone standard
These records describe historical designations. EPA revoked the 1997 ozone standard on April 6, 2015.
Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill Area
Historical standard: 0.08 ppm (8-hour)
Historical designation: Maintenance · Subpart 2/Moderate
Original designation: Jun 2004
Open data source: EPA final revocation ruleContinuing requirements have not been verified for this area.
Data from EPA Green Book
Air Quality Monitoring (AQS)
Air Quality Monitoring (AQS)
EPA annual monitor summaries describe past measurements. For current air quality, see AirNow.
Crouse — Lincolnton, North Carolina
Annual mean: 0.044 Parts per million
Observation year: 2025
Equipment Dr — Charlotte, North Carolina
Annual mean: 24.0 Parts per billion
Observation year: 2025
Friendship Park — Charlotte, North Carolina
Annual mean: 7.8 Micrograms/cubic meter (LC)
Observation year: 2025
Data from EPA AQS
Reviewed: source records as of Q4 2025
Reviewed: source records as of 2024
Land cleanup and hazardous waste records in Cornelius
Reviewed: source query run Nov 2026
Reviewed: source query run Nov 2026
State Remediation & Cleanup Sites
3
State Remediation & Cleanup Sites
State environmental agencies maintain cleanup site databases that include state Superfund, voluntary cleanup, and brownfield remediation programs. These programs track additional sites beyond those on the federal NPL.
3 sites with active cleanup or investigation
21328 - 21348 CATAWBA AVE, CORNELIUS
1.3 miles away · MECKLENBURG County
Reported: Nov 2026
18014 STATESVILLE ROAD, CORNELIUS
2.4 miles away · MECKLENBURG County
Reported: Nov 2026
18801 OLD STATESVILLE RD, CORNELIUS
1.9 miles away · MECKLENBURG County
Reported: Nov 2026
Data from EPA ECHO
Underground Storage Tanks
Underground Storage Tanks
No release reports shown in this group.
Reviewed: active/open records as of 2018
Data from EPA UST Finder
Reviewed: reporting year 2024
MSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
MSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
No MSHA mine or extraction site records shown for this report.
County radon potential
County radon potential
Mecklenburg County, NC
EPA Radon Zone Map (June 2024 release)
Mecklenburg County is EPA Radon Zone 3 (low potential). EPA defines Zone 3 counties as having predicted average indoor screening levels below 2 pCi/L.
Radon levels can vary from home to home, so EPA recommends testing the property to know its indoor level.
FEMA flood zones and infrastructure in Cornelius
FEMA Flood Zones
FEMA Flood Zones
FEMA flood zones describe mapped flood hazards. Look up a specific address with FEMA.
Minimal flood hazard — outside the 1% and 0.2% annual chance floodplains.
EPA Risk Management Program Records
EPA Risk Management Program Records
Results use an earlier stored RMP inventory. Current EPA ECHO location coverage is unverified.
EPA ECHO lists facilities linked to the Risk Management Program. Results include facilities with locations that can be matched. Records may be historical. Current operations, chemical inventories, and recent accident history are unverified.
Nuclear Facilities
2
Nuclear Facilities
Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensed facilities. The Emergency Planning Zone extends 10 miles for plume exposure and 50 miles for the ingestion pathway.
Reported: Mar 2026
This city report includes a facility within the 10-mile plume exposure Emergency Planning Zone.
1 reactor · Operated by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Reported: Mar 2026
This city report includes a facility within the 10-mile plume exposure Emergency Planning Zone.
1 reactor · Operated by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Reviewed: 2000-present
Community Health Indicators
Community Health Indicators
Health outcomes from County Health Rankings. Values shown alongside state and national averages.
Mecklenburg County, North CarolinaPop. 1,145,392
County Health Rankings edition: 2024
Premature Death
- County
- 6,609
- State
- 8,853
- National
- 7,972
Poor or Fair Health
- County
- 12.7%
- State
- 14.4%
- National
- 14.2%
Poor Physical Health Days
- County
- 2.9
- State
- 3.3
- National
- 3.3
Poor Mental Health Days
- County
- 4.4
- State
- 4.5
- National
- 4.8
Adult Smoking
- County
- 12.6%
- State
- 15.0%
- National
- 15.0%
Adult Obesity
- County
- 33.3%
- State
- 36.4%
- National
- 34.0%
Air Pollution - Particulate Matter
- County
- 9.5
- State
- 7.8
- National
- 7.3
Drinking water violation indicator
- County
- No
- State
- N/A
- National
- N/A
Diabetes Prevalence
- County
- 10.6%
- State
- 11.0%
- National
- 9.6%
Life Expectancy
- County
- 79.2
- State
- 76.6
- National
- 77.6
| Indicator | County | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature Death | 6,609 | 8,853 | 7,972 |
| Poor or Fair Health | 12.7% | 14.4% | 14.2% |
| Poor Physical Health Days | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Poor Mental Health Days | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Adult Smoking | 12.6% | 15.0% | 15.0% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.3% | 36.4% | 34.0% |
| Air Pollution - Particulate Matter | 9.5 | 7.8 | 7.3 |
| Drinking water violation indicator | No | N/A | N/A |
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.6% | 11.0% | 9.6% |
| Life Expectancy | 79.2 | 76.6 | 77.6 |
Environmental questions about Cornelius, North Carolina
Has PFAS been found in the water in Cornelius, North Carolina?
EPA testing found PFAS in water samples from Charlotte Water. Results dated Aug 8, 2023 include PFBA at 0.0053 to 0.0097 micrograms per liter and PFPeA at 0.0033 to 0.0034 micrograms per liter.
Check with the utility that serves your address for its testing results.
What do EPA records say about tap water in Cornelius, North Carolina?
EPA drinking water records on this page list 3 violations for the Town of Mooresville.
EPA drinking water records on this page list 1 violation for Charlotte Water.
EPA drinking water records on this page list 10 violations for The Hampshires S/D.
Check your water bill to identify the utility serving your address. Ask that utility about current drinking water advisories.
What do annual air monitors show near Cornelius, North Carolina?
Nearby EPA monitoring stations provide annual air quality measurements for Cornelius.
The monitoring station at Crouse, Lincolnton, North Carolina recorded an annual average of 0.044 Parts per million for ozone in 2025.
The monitoring station at Equipment Dr, Charlotte, North Carolina recorded an annual average of 24 Parts per billion for nitrogen dioxide in 2025.
The monitoring station at Friendship Park, Charlotte, North Carolina recorded an annual average of 7.8 Micrograms/cubic meter (LC) for fine particles (PM2.5) in 2025.
Download 2025 EPA annual monitor dataCurrent air quality on AirNow
Is there radon in Cornelius, North Carolina?
The radon data for Cornelius covers Mecklenburg County. EPA places this area in Zone 3, with a predicted average indoor radon screening level below 2 picocuries per liter.
Are there Superfund or brownfield sites near Cornelius, North Carolina?
No Superfund or brownfield sites were returned for this city report.
What is the life expectancy in Cornelius, North Carolina?
The county data for Cornelius reports a life expectancy of 79.2 years in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
What does the data say about premature deaths in Cornelius, North Carolina?
The county data for Cornelius reports 6,609 years of life lost to deaths before age 75 per 100,000 residents in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. This measure adds up the years lost to early deaths and adjusts for differences in population age.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
Is there air pollution in Cornelius, North Carolina?
The county data for Cornelius lists fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) at 9.5 micrograms per cubic meter in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.