What was found in Bunn's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 5150 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: RANSDELL MHP · 114 people · 2019 | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4980 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: WILDERS VILLAGE S/D · 112 people · 2019 | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 751 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: WILDERS VILLAGE S/D · 112 people · 2018 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 128.11 µg/L 9.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE ROYALE S/D · 5,890 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 295.4 µg/L — WILDERS VILLAGE S/D · 112 people · 2017 | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 120 µg/L 150% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE ROYALE S/D · 5,890 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 125.8 µg/L — BUNN, TOWN OF · 950 people · 2019 | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 80.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAKE ROYALE S/D · 5,890 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 85.85 µg/L — BUNN, TOWN OF · 950 people · 2019 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 83 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: RANSDELL MHP · 114 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 43.3 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE ROYALE S/D · 5,890 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 57 µg/L — BUNN, TOWN OF · 950 people · 2019 | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 41.1881 µg/L 137% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 30 µg/L Highest in the city: WILDERS VILLAGE S/D · 112 people · 2019 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAKE ROYALE S/D · 5,890 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 37 µg/L — BUNN, TOWN OF · 950 people · 2019 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 29 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAKE ROYALE S/D · 5,890 people · 2019 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.15 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: LAKE ROYALE S/D · 5,890 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 25.4 µg/L — WILDERS VILLAGE S/D · 112 people · 2017 | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 21.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAKE ROYALE S/D · 5,890 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 21.6 µg/L — BUNN, TOWN OF · 950 people · 2019 | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 18.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: BUNN, TOWN OF · 950 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAKE ROYALE S/D · 5,890 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 11.25 µg/L — BUNN, TOWN OF · 950 people · 2019 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAKE ROYALE S/D · 5,890 people · 2019 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.5 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: GARRETT RIDGE S/D · 53 people · 2013 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAKE ROYALE S/D · 5,890 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4 µg/L — BUNN, TOWN OF · 950 people · 2019 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.5 pCi/L 50% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: RANSDELL MHP · 114 people · 2016 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 2.2 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 2 µg/L Highest in the city: RANSDELL MHP · 114 people · 2019 | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAKE ROYALE S/D · 5,890 people · 2019 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: WILDERS VILLAGE S/D · 112 people · 2017 | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00090 mg/L 6% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LAKE ROYALE S/D · 5,890 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0060 mg/L — RANSDELL MHP · 114 people · 2025 | 6/6 | LCR |
| PFOS | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAKE ROYALE S/D · 5,890 people · 2024 | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Bunn
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LAKE ROYALE S/D | 5,890 |
| BUNN, TOWN OF | 950 |
| BAKER S/D | 187 |
| RANSDELL MHP | 114 |
| WILDERS VILLAGE S/D | 112 |
| GARRETT RIDGE S/D | 53 |
Frequently asked questions about Bunn tap water
Is Bunn tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Bunn. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Bunn?
6 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Bunn, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bunn's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bunn include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.