What was found in Ramseur'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 | 3700 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3700 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 2700 µg/L 270% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 640 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 229 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 144 µg/L 180% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 121 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 108.3 µg/L 181% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 49.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 47.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 20 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Ramseur
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| RAMSEUR, TOWN OF | 1,790 |
| GOLDSTON`S MHP | 43 |
Frequently asked questions about Ramseur tap water
Is Ramseur tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Ramseur. 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 Ramseur?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Ramseur, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ramseur's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ramseur include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper. 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.