What was found in Fayetteville'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 | 8400 µg/L 84% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 9/18 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 8400 µg/L 84% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 8/18 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 6940 µg/L 534% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 14/18 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 2180 µg/L 109% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 2000 µg/L | 1/18 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 774 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 4/18 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 140 µg/L 933% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 12/18 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 91 µg/L 114% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 16/18 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 90 µg/L No EPA limit set | 15/18 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 68 µg/L 113% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 12/18 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 50.63 µg/L No EPA limit set | 15/18 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 39 µg/L No EPA limit set | 13/18 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 36.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 13/18 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 32 µg/L No EPA limit set | 11/18 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 24 µg/L No EPA limit set | 10/18 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 20.3 pCi/L 406% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 pCi/L | 9/18 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 19 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/18 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 18.9 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 6/18 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set | 9/18 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/18 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 6.7 µg/L 134% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/18 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 4.87 µg/L 81% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/18 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.4 pCi/L 23% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/18 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 3.1 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/18 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 3 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/18 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 2.8 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/18 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 2.6 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/18 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.533 µg/L 8.4% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/18 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1.82 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/18 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 0.7000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L | 1/18 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.5600 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/18 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.5600 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/18 | SYR4 |
| Heptachlor Epoxide | 0.0910 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 3/18 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0633 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/18 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0617 mg/L 411% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L | 18/18 | LCR |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | 0.0420 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/18 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0333 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/18 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0275 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/18 | UCMR-5 |
| Endrin | 0.0260 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/18 | SYR4 |
| PFHXS | 0.0256 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/18 | UCMR-5 |
| Bhc-Gamma | 0.0221 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/18 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0215 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/18 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0182 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/18 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0114 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/18 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0094 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/18 | UCMR-5 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0077 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/18 | 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 single worst sample on
record — 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 Fayetteville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM | 226,441 |
| OLD NORTH UTILITIES SERVICES/FT BRAGG | 65,000 |
| BROOKWOOD COMM WTR SYSTEM | 15,380 |
| CLIFFDALE WEST | 15,220 |
| BRAXTON HILLS/SIMMONS HEIGHTS | 680 |
| MILL CREEK S/D | 523 |
| STONEY POINT WS/FAYETTEVILLE PWC | 515 |
| TANGLEWOOD ESTATES S/D | 309 |
| RAIN TREE II FAYETTEVILLE PWC | 292 |
| TANGLEWOOD SOUTH MHPFAYETTEVILLE PWC | 259 |
| NEW TOWN APARTMENTS LLC | 258 |
| EASTGATE SD FAYETTEVILLE PWC | 205 |
| COPELAND ACRES S/D | 200 |
| BRETTONWOOD HILLS S/D | 187 |
| SOUTH POINT SD | 124 |
| KELLY HILL S/D | 109 |
| WOODLAND RUN MH S/D | 108 |
| RAINTREE MHP | 85 |
Frequently asked questions about Fayetteville tap water
Is Fayetteville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 45 contaminants in the water serving Fayetteville. 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 Fayetteville?
18 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Fayetteville, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Fayetteville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Fayetteville include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium, Fluoride. 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.