What was found in Bayboro'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 | 1336 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PAMLICO COUNTY WATER · 19,665 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1311.4 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PAMLICO COUNTY WATER · 19,665 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 866 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PAMLICO COUNTY WATER · 19,665 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 680 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PAMLICO COUNTY WATER · 19,665 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 40.6 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PAMLICO COUNTY WATER · 19,665 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 38.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAMLICO COUNTY WATER · 19,665 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 28.25 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PAMLICO COUNTY WATER · 19,665 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 27.238 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAMLICO COUNTY WATER · 19,665 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 25.4325 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: PAMLICO COUNTY WATER · 19,665 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 24.1 µg/L 161% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: PAMLICO COUNTY WATER · 19,665 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 18.486 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAMLICO COUNTY WATER · 19,665 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAMLICO COUNTY WATER · 19,665 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 13.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAMLICO COUNTY WATER · 19,665 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.0156 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAMLICO COUNTY WATER · 19,665 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAMLICO COUNTY WATER · 19,665 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.3 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAMLICO COUNTY WATER · 19,665 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAMLICO COUNTY WATER · 19,665 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAMLICO COUNTY WATER · 19,665 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAMLICO COUNTY WATER · 19,665 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0100 mg/L 67% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PAMLICO COUNTY WATER · 19,665 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bayboro
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PAMLICO COUNTY WATER | 19,665 |
Frequently asked questions about Bayboro tap water
Is Bayboro tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Bayboro. 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 Bayboro?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Bayboro, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bayboro's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bayboro include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, TTHM. 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.