What was found in Belmont'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 | 3540 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: SOUTH FOREST S/D · 84 people · 2019 | 5/9 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3015 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: SOUTH FOREST S/D · 84 people · 2015 | 4/9 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 109.35 µg/L 8.4% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BELMONT, CITY OF · 17,477 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 951.15 µg/L — BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE · 1,325 people · 2018 | 7/9 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 917.4 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BELMONT, CITY OF · 17,477 people · 2019 | 6/9 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 202 µg/L 1347% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: BELMONT, CITY OF · 17,477 people · 2019 | 6/9 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 84.45 µg/L 106% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: BELMONT, CITY OF · 17,477 people · 2019 | 4/9 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 58.67 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELMONT, CITY OF · 17,477 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 63.73 µg/L — BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE · 1,325 people · 2019 | 4/9 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 41 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: RUSTIC TRAILS S/D · 127 people · 2018 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 26.05 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BELMONT, CITY OF · 17,477 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 30.95 µg/L — BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE · 1,325 people · 2019 | 4/9 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 29.485 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELMONT, CITY OF · 17,477 people · 2019 | 4/9 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 24.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELMONT, CITY OF · 17,477 people · 2019 | 4/9 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 9.81 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELMONT, CITY OF · 17,477 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 21.25 µg/L — BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE · 1,325 people · 2019 | 4/9 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 13.385 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELMONT, CITY OF · 17,477 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 17.65 µg/L — BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE · 1,325 people · 2019 | 5/9 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 11.945 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELMONT, CITY OF · 17,477 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 9.62 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELMONT, CITY OF · 17,477 people · 2019 | 3/9 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.6 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: RUSTIC TRAILS S/D · 127 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.5 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: SOUTH HILL ESTATE III · 102 people · 2019 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.5000 pCi/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BELMONT, CITY OF · 17,477 people · 2017 | 1/9 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BELMONT, CITY OF · 17,477 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0230 mg/L — FOREST COVE-SECT II · 83 people · 1993 | 8/9 | LCR |
| Pfpea | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELMONT, CITY OF · 17,477 people · 2024 | 1/9 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BELMONT, CITY OF · 17,477 people · 2024 | 1/9 | 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 Belmont
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BELMONT, CITY OF | 17,477 |
| BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE | 1,325 |
| HEATHER GLEN/HIGHLAND | 132 |
| RUSTIC TRAILS S/D | 127 |
| SOUTH HILL ESTATE III | 102 |
| SOUTH FOREST S/D | 84 |
| FOREST COVE-SECT II | 83 |
| SOUTH POINT LANDING | 69 |
| RIVER LAKES SD | 38 |
Frequently asked questions about Belmont tap water
Is Belmont tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Belmont. 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 Belmont?
9 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Belmont, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Belmont's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Belmont include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Lead. 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.