What was found in Bryson City'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 130.6 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BRYSON CITY, TOWN OF · 4,395 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 4840.75 µg/L — NANTAHALA VILLAGE · 135 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 100 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BRYSON CITY, TOWN OF · 4,395 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1300 µg/L — NANTAHALA VILLAGE · 135 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 160 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: NANTAHALA VILLAGE · 135 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 99.15 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BRYSON CITY, TOWN OF · 4,395 people · 2015 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 66.7 µg/L 111% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: BRYSON CITY, TOWN OF · 4,395 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 65 µg/L 81% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BRYSON CITY, TOWN OF · 4,395 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 57.76 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRYSON CITY, TOWN OF · 4,395 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.5 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BRYSON CITY, TOWN OF · 4,395 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 40.3 µg/L — NANTAHALA VILLAGE · 135 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 38.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRYSON CITY, TOWN OF · 4,395 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 34 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: NANTAHALA VILLAGE · 135 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 30.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRYSON CITY, TOWN OF · 4,395 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.79 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRYSON CITY, TOWN OF · 4,395 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRYSON CITY, TOWN OF · 4,395 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BRYSON CITY, TOWN OF · 4,395 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0070 mg/L — PELOHI COVE · 46 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bryson City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BRYSON CITY, TOWN OF | 4,395 |
| NANTAHALA VILLAGE | 135 |
| PELOHI COVE | 46 |
Frequently asked questions about Bryson City tap water
Is Bryson City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Bryson City. 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 Bryson City?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Bryson City, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bryson City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bryson City include Copper, Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.