What was found in Pinehurst'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 | 4824 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4393 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 3820 µg/L 294% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 1066 µg/L 107% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 121 µg/L 202% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 86 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 71 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 50 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 30.44 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 27 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 23.93 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 21 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 15 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 8.4 pCi/L 56% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 7.5 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.8 pCi/L 96% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.49 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0188 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0183 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0136 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0105 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0096 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0085 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pinehurst
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MOORE CO PUBLIC UTIL-PINEHURST | 31,390 |
| CLARENDON GARDENS S/D | 276 |
| LINDEN VILLAS WTR SYSTEM | 44 |
Frequently asked questions about Pinehurst tap water
Is Pinehurst tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 30 contaminants in the water serving Pinehurst. 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 Pinehurst?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Pinehurst, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pinehurst's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pinehurst include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Nitrite, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.