What was found in Cherry Point'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 | 421.25 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT · 17,144 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 330 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT · 17,144 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 300 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT · 17,144 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 220 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT · 17,144 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 80 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT · 17,144 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 66.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT · 17,144 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 60 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT · 17,144 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 32.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT · 17,144 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 28.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT · 17,144 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT · 17,144 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT · 17,144 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromate | 6.445 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT · 17,144 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT · 17,144 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT · 17,144 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT · 17,144 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.76 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT · 17,144 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT · 17,144 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT · 17,144 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Cherry Point
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT | 17,144 |
Frequently asked questions about Cherry Point tap water
Is Cherry Point tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Cherry Point. 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 Cherry Point?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Cherry Point, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Cherry Point's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Cherry Point include Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, 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.