What was found in Chinquapin'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 778 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CHINQUAPIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 4,686 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 634.8 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CHINQUAPIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 4,686 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 59.474999999999994 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CHINQUAPIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 4,686 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 48.64000000000001 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHINQUAPIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 4,686 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 40.75 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CHINQUAPIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 4,686 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 26.832399999999986 µg/L 179% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CHINQUAPIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 4,686 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 25.00000000000003 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHINQUAPIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 4,686 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHINQUAPIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 4,686 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 19.250000000000004 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHINQUAPIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 4,686 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.916500000000001 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHINQUAPIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 4,686 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHINQUAPIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 4,686 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 3 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CHINQUAPIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 4,686 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.9509 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHINQUAPIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 4,686 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.8499999999999996 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHINQUAPIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 4,686 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9400 pCi/L 19% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CHINQUAPIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 4,686 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00030 mg/L 2% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CHINQUAPIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 4,686 people · 2028 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Chinquapin
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CHINQUAPIN WATER ASSOCIATION | 4,686 |
Frequently asked questions about Chinquapin tap water
Is Chinquapin tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Chinquapin. 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 Chinquapin?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Chinquapin, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Chinquapin's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Chinquapin include Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.