What was found in Maxton'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 | 1400 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1890 µg/L — MAXTON, TOWN OF · 2,598 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1874 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: MAXTON, TOWN OF · 2,598 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 961 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 409.4 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 18.12 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Chloroform | 8.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.6 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Highest in the city: MAXTON, TOWN OF · 2,598 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 7.1 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 6.5 pCi/L 130% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 pCi/L Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.475 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.7 pCi/L 25% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: MAXTON, TOWN OF · 2,598 people · 2016 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.61 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.48 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 2.9 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: MAXTON, TOWN OF · 2,598 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2.61 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.97 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.192 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: MAXTON, TOWN OF · 2,598 people · 2016 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: MAXTON, TOWN OF · 2,598 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.6000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.3000 µg/L 150% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 0.2000 µg/L Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dinoseb | 0.2500 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Hfpo-Da | 0.0340 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0300 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0290 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0250 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0160 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0130 mg/L — MAXTON, TOWN OF · 2,598 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
| Pfba | 0.0110 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0085 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0084 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpes | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Maxton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | 67,970 |
| MAXTON, TOWN OF | 2,598 |
Frequently asked questions about Maxton tap water
Is Maxton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 36 contaminants in the water serving Maxton. 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 Maxton?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Maxton, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Maxton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Maxton include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM. 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.