What was found in Jacksonville'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 | 3500 µg/L 88% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 5/9 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1520 µg/L 117% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 7/9 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1218.7 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1218.7 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 417.4 µg/L 2783% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 7/9 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 150.3 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 130.488 µg/L 163% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 106.121 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 80 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/9 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 72.74 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/9 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 57.262 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 7/9 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 32.02 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 32 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 30 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 3/9 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 29.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/9 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 26 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/9 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 18.8 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 5/9 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 17 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/9 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/9 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 10.6 pCi/L 71% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 3/9 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/9 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 4.8 µg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.6 pCi/L 72% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 4/9 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.49 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.1 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Heptachlor | 0.0946 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 0.4000 µg/L | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 9/9 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Jacksonville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ONSLOW WTR AND SEWER AUTHORITY | 156,755 |
| JACKSONVILLE CITY OF | 49,093 |
| LAURADALE S/D | 2,527 |
| RAINTREE/SUMMERSILL ESTATES #2 | 1,539 |
| OSPREY COVE 1 | 475 |
| OSPREY COVE 2 | 475 |
| CITY OF JACKSONVILLE - SPRINGFIELD APTS | 385 |
| SUMMERSILL ESTATES NO 1 | 163 |
| SOUTHGATE MHP | 94 |
Frequently asked questions about Jacksonville tap water
Is Jacksonville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Jacksonville. 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 Jacksonville?
9 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Jacksonville, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Jacksonville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Jacksonville 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.