What was found in Troutman'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 2990 µg/L 150% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 2045 µg/L 157% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 590 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 107.6 µg/L 135% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 94.1 µg/L 157% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 82 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 31.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 31 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 12.2 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 11 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.6000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Troutman
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TROUTMAN, TOWN OF | 9,562 |
| WILDLIFE BAY S/D | 216 |
| WINDSTONE CROSSING | 112 |
Frequently asked questions about Troutman tap water
Is Troutman tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Troutman. 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 Troutman?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Troutman, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Troutman's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Troutman include Barium, Copper, Fluoride, TTHM, 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.