What was found in Clayton's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 5600 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 10/21 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 5600 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 10/21 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 3010 µg/L 232% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 14/21 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1300 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 7/21 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 122 µg/L 153% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 15/21 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 108 µg/L 720% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 6/21 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 88.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 11/21 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 86 µg/L 143% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 12/21 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 74 µg/L No EPA limit set | 11/21 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 31.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 12/21 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 29.651 µg/L 99% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 2/21 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 21.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 11/21 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 14.1 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 8/21 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 11 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/21 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 9.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 12/21 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/21 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 5.9 pCi/L 118% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 pCi/L | 7/21 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 5.9 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/21 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/21 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/21 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/21 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.6600 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 2/21 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.0110 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 0.0500 µg/L | 1/21 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0109 mg/L 73% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 21/21 | LCR |
| PFOS | 0.0095 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/21 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0088 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/21 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0082 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/21 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/21 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0067 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/21 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/21 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/21 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/21 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Clayton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CLAYTON, TOWN OF | 30,876 |
| FLOWERS PLANTATION | 11,643 |
| TOWN OF CLAYTON - NORTH | 4,703 |
| WINSTON POINTE S/D | 1,326 |
| SOUTHHILLS SOUTHWOODS SD | 716 |
| RIVERWOOD S/D | 553 |
| WHITE OAK PLANTATION | 521 |
| CREEKSTONE S/D | 505 |
| WILLOWBROOK DEVELOPMENT | 432 |
| SOUTH PLANTATION S/D | 357 |
| OLE MILL STREAM S/D | 325 |
| STEPHANIE WOODS S/D | 245 |
| WINSTON PLANTATION | 229 |
| NEUSE COLONY S/D SECTION B | 190 |
| DUTCHESS DOWNS MH S/D | 185 |
| SOUTHGATE S/D | 160 |
| SOUTHFORT S/D | 125 |
| DEERFIELD S/D | 120 |
| HEATHER DOWNS MH S/D | 112 |
| SHADOW LAKES S/D | 99 |
| ALBANY ACRES S/D | 81 |
Frequently asked questions about Clayton tap water
Is Clayton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 32 contaminants in the water serving Clayton. 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 Clayton?
21 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Clayton, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Clayton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Clayton include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, TTHM. The full list, with the highest level found 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.