What was found in Salisbury'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 | 6400 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 11/15 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 6400 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 7/15 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 980 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 9/15 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 722 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 12/15 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 170 µg/L 1133% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 7/15 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 124 µg/L 155% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/15 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 107.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/15 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 82.099 µg/L 274% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 30 µg/L | 4/15 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 63.6 µg/L 106% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 4/15 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 38 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/15 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 35 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/15 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 33.1 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 4/15 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 22.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/15 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 21.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/15 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/15 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/15 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.3 pCi/L 35% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/15 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/15 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.5 pCi/L 50% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 6/15 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/15 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 2.1 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 2/15 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/15 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.9 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/15 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1.2 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/15 | SYR4 |
| Asbestos | 0.2000 MFL 2.9% of the EPA limit 7 MFL | 1/15 | SYR4 |
| Heptachlor Epoxide | 0.0368 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/15 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0118 mg/L 79% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 15/15 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Salisbury
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SALISBURY-ROWAN | 46,156 |
| WESTWOOD MHP & S/D | 638 |
| NORTHEAST ROWAN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | 471 |
| FISHERMAN`S COVE WATER SYSTEM | 359 |
| OLD FARM DEVELOPMENT | 213 |
| OAKLAND MEADOWS MHP | 173 |
| FAIRFIELD ACRES | 158 |
| WINDMILL RIDGE S/D | 140 |
| CRESTVIEW S/D | 135 |
| PINE MEADOWS S/D | 104 |
| MOBIL LODGE MHP | 94 |
| HICKORY LANE MHP | 83 |
| GREEN ACRES MHP | 71 |
| KIMBERLY COURT | 69 |
| BETHAVEN WATER SYSTEM | 66 |
Frequently asked questions about Salisbury tap water
Is Salisbury tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants in the water serving Salisbury. 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 Salisbury?
15 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Salisbury, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Salisbury's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Salisbury include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Lead. 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.