What was found in Butner'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 | 668.5 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY · 18,555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 404.5 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY · 18,555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 102.6 µg/L 128% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY · 18,555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 97.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY · 18,555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 83.49 µg/L 139% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY · 18,555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 41.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY · 18,555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 41.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY · 18,555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 32.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY · 18,555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 23 µg/L 153% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY · 18,555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 9.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY · 18,555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY · 18,555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY · 18,555 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY · 18,555 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0190 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY · 18,555 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0110 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY · 18,555 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY · 18,555 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Butner
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY | 18,555 |
Frequently asked questions about Butner tap water
Is Butner tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Butner. 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 Butner?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Butner, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Butner's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Butner include Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, 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.