What was found in Goldsboro'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 4400 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 4000 µg/L | 4/7 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1476 µg/L 114% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 440 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 440 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 99 µg/L 660% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 98.7 µg/L 165% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 88.5 µg/L 111% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 77 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 52.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 48 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 25 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 19 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 16 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 15 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/7 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 10.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/7 | UCMR-5 |
| Vinyl Chloride | 5.4 µg/L 270% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 2 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.4 pCi/L 48% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 2 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.3 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 1 µg/L 500% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 0.2000 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.8000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Styrene | 0.6000 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorobenzene | 0.3800 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0084 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/7 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/7 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0066 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/7 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/7 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/7 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0049 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/7 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/7 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 7/7 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Goldsboro
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS | 39,403 |
| GOLDSBORO, CITY OF | 34,959 |
| WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS PURCHASE | 16,302 |
| FORK TOWNSHIP SANITARY DISTRICT | 9,572 |
| SOUTHERN WAYNE SANITARY DIST | 7,793 |
| FORK TOWNSHIP PURCHASE | 2,540 |
| WALNUT CREEK VILLAGE | 950 |
Frequently asked questions about Goldsboro tap water
Is Goldsboro tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 34 contaminants in the water serving Goldsboro. 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 Goldsboro?
7 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Goldsboro, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Goldsboro's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Goldsboro include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Lead. 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.