What was found in Stokesdale'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 | 1260 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/12 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1000 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 10/12 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/12 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 443 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 10/12 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 170 µg/L 1133% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 7/12 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 151 µg/L 189% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 6/12 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 134 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/12 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 46 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 4/12 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 34 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/12 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 31 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/12 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 28.012 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 5/12 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 21.4 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 7/12 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 19 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/12 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 16 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 9.2 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/12 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.8 pCi/L 76% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 6/12 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/12 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 2.5 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.4 pCi/L 16% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/12 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.1 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.7800 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0820 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0042 mg/L 28% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 12/12 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Stokesdale
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| STOKESDALE, TOWN OF | 2,252 |
| RIVER RUN S/D | 360 |
| CEDAR HOLLOW S/D | 224 |
| QUAIL ACRES MHP | 178 |
| MEADOW RIDGE S/D | 163 |
| DORSETT DOWNS S/D | 107 |
| GIDEON GROVE TP NO 1 | 71 |
| PROVIDENCE NORTH S/D | 71 |
| SOUTHERN WOODS S/D | 66 |
| RACHEL`S LANDING | 51 |
| BLUE WATER COVE S/D | 38 |
| BRIDLE WOOD S/D | 25 |
Frequently asked questions about Stokesdale tap water
Is Stokesdale tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants in the water serving Stokesdale. 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 Stokesdale?
12 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Stokesdale, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Stokesdale's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Stokesdale include Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.