What was found in Asheboro's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 630 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ASHEBORO, CITY OF · 27,819 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4260 µg/L — SCENIC OAKS MHP · 79 people · 2019 | 5/7 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2055 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: HERITAGE WEST · 40 people · 2015 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1295 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ASHEBORO, CITY OF · 27,819 people · 2019 | 5/7 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 145.3 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ASHEBORO, CITY OF · 27,819 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 859.25 µg/L — HERITAGE WEST · 40 people · 2018 | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 700 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: ASHEBORO, CITY OF · 27,819 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 78.65 µg/L 98% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ASHEBORO, CITY OF · 27,819 people · 2019 | 5/7 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 71.48 µg/L 119% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: ASHEBORO, CITY OF · 27,819 people · 2019 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 64.03 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHEBORO, CITY OF · 27,819 people · 2019 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 37.715 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHEBORO, CITY OF · 27,819 people · 2019 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 32.845 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHEBORO, CITY OF · 27,819 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 15 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: RICHLAND VILLAGE MHP · 389 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHEBORO, CITY OF · 27,819 people · 2019 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ASHEBORO, CITY OF · 27,819 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 9 µg/L — WEST 49 MHP · 93 people · 2019 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 5.09 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: ASHEBORO COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES · 26 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.09 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHEBORO, CITY OF · 27,819 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: ASHEBORO COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES · 26 people · 2018 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: ASHEBORO COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES · 26 people · 2019 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHEBORO, CITY OF · 27,819 people · 2019 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.2 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WEST 49 MHP · 93 people · 2019 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 2.19 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L Highest in the city: ASHEBORO COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES · 26 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 1.8714 µg/L 62% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: ASHEBORO, CITY OF · 27,819 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.3305 pCi/L 27% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: WEST 49 MHP · 93 people · 2019 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: HERITAGE WEST · 40 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0163 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHEBORO, CITY OF · 27,819 people · 2025 | 1/7 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0102 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHEBORO, CITY OF · 27,819 people · 2025 | 1/7 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0089 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHEBORO, CITY OF · 27,819 people · 2025 | 1/7 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0086 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHEBORO, CITY OF · 27,819 people · 2025 | 1/7 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0084 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHEBORO, CITY OF · 27,819 people · 2025 | 1/7 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ASHEBORO, CITY OF · 27,819 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0080 mg/L — SCENIC OAKS MHP · 79 people · 2025 | 7/7 | LCR |
| Pfba | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHEBORO, CITY OF · 27,819 people · 2025 | 1/7 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHEBORO, CITY OF · 27,819 people · 2025 | 1/7 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0039 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHEBORO, CITY OF · 27,819 people · 2025 | 1/7 | UCMR-5 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Asheboro
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ASHEBORO, CITY OF | 27,819 |
| RICHLAND VILLAGE MHP | 389 |
| CEDAR CREEK S/D | 105 |
| WEST 49 MHP | 93 |
| SCENIC OAKS MHP | 79 |
| HERITAGE WEST | 40 |
| ASHEBORO COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES | 26 |
Frequently asked questions about Asheboro tap water
Is Asheboro tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 32 contaminants in the water serving Asheboro. 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 Asheboro?
7 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Asheboro, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Asheboro's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Asheboro include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Chlorite. The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.