What was found in Carthage'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 | 875 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: CARTHAGE, TOWN OF · 4,307 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 177.275 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: EAST MOORE WATER DISTRICT · 9,330 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 376.8 µg/L — CARTHAGE, TOWN OF · 4,307 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 63.85 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: EAST MOORE WATER DISTRICT · 9,330 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 230.425 µg/L — CARTHAGE, TOWN OF · 4,307 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 20.081 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MOORE WATER DISTRICT · 9,330 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 208.3 µg/L — CARTHAGE, TOWN OF · 4,307 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 33 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: EAST MOORE WATER DISTRICT · 9,330 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 179.15 µg/L — CARTHAGE, TOWN OF · 4,307 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 22.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MOORE WATER DISTRICT · 9,330 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 91.94 µg/L — CARTHAGE, TOWN OF · 4,307 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MOORE WATER DISTRICT · 9,330 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 82.92 µg/L — CARTHAGE, TOWN OF · 4,307 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.9 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: EAST MOORE WATER DISTRICT · 9,330 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 30.9 µg/L — CARTHAGE, TOWN OF · 4,307 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 28.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MOORE WATER DISTRICT · 9,330 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 19.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MOORE WATER DISTRICT · 9,330 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 19.3315 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MOORE WATER DISTRICT · 9,330 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MOORE WATER DISTRICT · 9,330 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MOORE WATER DISTRICT · 9,330 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 10.4 µg/L — CARTHAGE, TOWN OF · 4,307 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 6.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MOORE WATER DISTRICT · 9,330 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.7 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: CARTHAGE, TOWN OF · 4,307 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1.6 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: CARTHAGE, TOWN OF · 4,307 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: CARTHAGE, TOWN OF · 4,307 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.7550 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: CARTHAGE, TOWN OF · 4,307 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0120 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MOORE WATER DISTRICT · 9,330 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0097 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MOORE WATER DISTRICT · 9,330 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0090 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MOORE WATER DISTRICT · 9,330 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0081 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MOORE WATER DISTRICT · 9,330 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0075 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MOORE WATER DISTRICT · 9,330 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MOORE WATER DISTRICT · 9,330 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: EAST MOORE WATER DISTRICT · 9,330 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0047 mg/L — CARTHAGE, TOWN OF · 4,307 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
| Pfhpa | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MOORE WATER DISTRICT · 9,330 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST MOORE WATER DISTRICT · 9,330 people · 2024 | 1/2 | 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 Carthage
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| EAST MOORE WATER DISTRICT | 9,330 |
| CARTHAGE, TOWN OF | 4,307 |
Frequently asked questions about Carthage tap water
Is Carthage tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants in the water serving Carthage. 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 Carthage?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Carthage, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Carthage's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Carthage 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.