What was found in Morganton'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 888.2 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MORGANTON CITY OF · 27,221 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 101 µg/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MORGANTON CITY OF · 27,221 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 275.74999999999983 µg/L — BRENTWOOD-JAMESTOWN ROAD · 6,035 people · 2017 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 68.965 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MORGANTON CITY OF · 27,221 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 91.6 µg/L — EAST SHORES S/D · 350 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 62.38999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MORGANTON CITY OF · 27,221 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 82.5 µg/L — EAST SHORES S/D · 350 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 45.975 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MORGANTON CITY OF · 27,221 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 62.19999999999999 µg/L — EAST SHORES S/D · 350 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 27.034999999999997 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MORGANTON CITY OF · 27,221 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 34 µg/L — EAST SHORES S/D · 350 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.049999999999997 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MORGANTON CITY OF · 27,221 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 29.75 µg/L — EAST SHORES S/D · 350 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.8 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MORGANTON CITY OF · 27,221 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 23.2 µg/L — BRENTWOOD-JAMESTOWN ROAD · 6,035 people · 2017 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.025 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MORGANTON CITY OF · 27,221 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 8 µg/L — BRENTWOOD-JAMESTOWN ROAD · 6,035 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MORGANTON CITY OF · 27,221 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.8 µg/L — EAST SHORES S/D · 350 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MORGANTON CITY OF · 27,221 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.585 µg/L — BRENTWOOD-JAMESTOWN ROAD · 6,035 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: MORGANTON CITY OF · 27,221 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MORGANTON CITY OF · 27,221 people · 2025 | 4/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Morganton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MORGANTON CITY OF | 27,221 |
| BRENTWOOD-JAMESTOWN ROAD | 6,035 |
| BURKE CO. WATER-SOUTH | 5,207 |
| EAST SHORES S/D | 350 |
Frequently asked questions about Morganton tap water
Is Morganton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Morganton. 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 Morganton?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Morganton, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Morganton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Morganton include Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.