What was found in Newton'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 | 7200 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 18/23 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 6800 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 14/23 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1380 µg/L 106% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 22/23 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 830 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 13/23 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 91 µg/L 114% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 4/23 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 82 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/23 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 65 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/23 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 64 µg/L 107% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 6/23 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 45 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/23 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 43.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/23 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 15 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 13/23 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/23 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 13.3 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 4/23 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/23 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/23 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 8.4 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 5/23 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 7.0775 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 2/23 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/23 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.9 pCi/L 78% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 3/23 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 3.8 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 2/23 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/23 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.9900 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 2/23 | SYR4 |
| Heptachlor Epoxide | 0.0357 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 4/23 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0080 mg/L 53% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 23/23 | LCR |
| Pfhxa | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/23 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Newton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NEWTON, CITY OF | 18,407 |
| COUNTRY VALLEY II MHP | 318 |
| DUAN ACRES WATER SYSTEM | 305 |
| WOODLAND OAKS S/D | 290 |
| SPRINGDALE MH S/D | 251 |
| COUNTRY VALLEY MH S/D | 213 |
| SHAMROCK PARK S/D | 200 |
| GLENCROFT S/D | 178 |
| SHANGRI-LA S/D | 170 |
| KNOLLS III S/D | 130 |
| WESTSIDE HILLS S/D | 127 |
| ROCK CREEK S/D | 111 |
| LAZY S MHP | 102 |
| SD, SOUTH PARK LLC | 97 |
| CRABTREE II S/D | 79 |
| VALLEY ACRES S/D | 69 |
| IDLEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM | 66 |
| SPRING LAKE MH S/D | 61 |
| STARMOUNT VILLAGE S/D | 53 |
| PLEASANT LANES EXT S/D | 53 |
| CHAPEL VIEW CIRCLE WATER SYS | 48 |
| BETTS BROOKE S/D WATER SYSTEM | 46 |
| PIONEER VILLAGE S/D | 43 |
Frequently asked questions about Newton tap water
Is Newton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants in the water serving Newton. 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 Newton?
23 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Newton, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Newton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Newton 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.