What was found in Kenansville'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 | 2186 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2186 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 798.8 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 570 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 60 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 41.97 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 37 µg/L 247% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 31 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 15 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.38 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.868 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.148 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2.1 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9000 pCi/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Heptachlor | 0.0645 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 0.4000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Kenansville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DUPLIN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | 18,542 |
| KENANSVILLE, TOWN OF | 876 |
Frequently asked questions about Kenansville tap water
Is Kenansville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Kenansville. 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 Kenansville?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Kenansville, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Kenansville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Kenansville include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, TTHM. 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.