What was found in Burgaw'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 386 µg/L 9.7% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1677.5 µg/L — BURGAW, TOWN OF · 4,250 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1584 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1565.25 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 788.2 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 88.2 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 116.75 µg/L — BURGAW, TOWN OF · 4,250 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 35.398 µg/L 236% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 34.11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 30.324 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 29.85 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 18.3625 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 29.25 µg/L — BURGAW, TOWN OF · 4,250 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 17.76 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: BURGAW, TOWN OF · 4,250 people · 2013 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 16.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: BURGAW, TOWN OF · 4,250 people · 2023 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 15.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 12.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 7.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 10.8 µg/L — BURGAW, TOWN OF · 4,250 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 7.7 µg/L — BURGAW, TOWN OF · 4,250 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.1000 pCi/L 2% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Heptachlor | 0.0499 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 0.4000 µg/L Highest in the city: BURGAW, TOWN OF · 4,250 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0076 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2026 | 3/3 | LCR |
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 Burgaw
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES | 32,302 |
| BURGAW, TOWN OF | 4,250 |
| MISSION PARK B&L TRAILER COURT | 65 |
Frequently asked questions about Burgaw tap water
Is Burgaw tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants in the water serving Burgaw. 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 Burgaw?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Burgaw, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Burgaw's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Burgaw include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, 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.