What was found in Jackson'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 3340 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE · 5,715 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 606 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE · 5,715 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 229.95 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE · 5,715 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 23.9 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE · 5,715 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 34.17 µg/L — NORTHAMPTON--W JACKSON · 33 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 13.675 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE · 5,715 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.625 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE · 5,715 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9.63 µg/L — JACKSON, TOWN OF · 480 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE · 5,715 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 8.95 µg/L — JACKSON, TOWN OF · 480 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 7 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: JACKSON, TOWN OF · 480 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.55 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE · 5,715 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.84 µg/L — NORTHAMPTON--W JACKSON · 33 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.575 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE · 5,715 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.6 µg/L — NORTHAMPTON--W JACKSON · 33 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: JACKSON, TOWN OF · 480 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.285 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE · 5,715 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.5 µg/L — NORTHAMPTON--W JACKSON · 33 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE · 5,715 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Jackson
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE | 5,715 |
| JACKSON, TOWN OF | 480 |
| NORTHAMPTON--W JACKSON | 33 |
Frequently asked questions about Jackson tap water
Is Jackson tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Jackson. 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 Jackson?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Jackson, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Jackson's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Jackson include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.