What was found in Hendersonville'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 | 7700 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 13/21 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4500 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/21 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 4230 µg/L 325% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 17/21 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 760 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 10/21 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 410 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/21 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 240 µg/L 1600% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 14/21 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 77 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 7/21 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 72 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/21 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 68.9 µg/L 115% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 8/21 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 49.468 µg/L 165% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 30 µg/L | 7/21 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 40.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/21 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 38.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/21 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 16.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/21 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/21 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 7.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/21 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/21 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 2/21 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 4.1 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 2/21 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.41 pCi/L 23% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 4/21 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.5 pCi/L 50% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 7/21 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 2.3 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/21 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/21 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0116 mg/L 77% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 21/21 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hendersonville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HENDERSONVILLE, CITY OF | 79,278 |
| HIGH VISTA ESTATES | 775 |
| FOX RIDGE S/D | 457 |
| WOODHAVEN S/D | 198 |
| WHITE OAK VILLAGE | 185 |
| MAGNOLIA MHP | 138 |
| CLEAR CREEK MEADOWS S/D | 124 |
| OAK CREST RETIREMENT ESTATES | 98 |
| HOLLY TREE S/D | 95 |
| ACONY BELL COMMUNITY | 82 |
| THE BOULDERS | 80 |
| INDIAN SPRINGS MHP | 76 |
| FRUITLAND MHP | 75 |
| OLETA FALLS S/D | 75 |
| CAMELOT S/D | 70 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW MHP | 67 |
| CRAB CREEK VALLEY S/D | 60 |
| JETER MOUNTAIN MHP | 54 |
| JAY MAR TRAILER PARK | 50 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW ASSISTED LIVING | 44 |
| SILENT SPRINGS PARK | 25 |
Frequently asked questions about Hendersonville tap water
Is Hendersonville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Hendersonville. 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 Hendersonville?
21 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Hendersonville, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hendersonville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hendersonville include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium. 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.