What was found in China Grove'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 3370 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: DOGWOOD ESTATES · 64 people · 2019 | 6/12 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3325 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: DOGWOOD ESTATES · 64 people · 2019 | 5/12 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 169.3 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LANDIS, TOWN OF · 5,510 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1150 µg/L — BOSTIAN HEIGHTS WTR SYSTEM · 112 people · 2019 | 6/12 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 637.5 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: EDGEWOOD S/D · 259 people · 2018 | 6/12 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 104.1 µg/L 130% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: LANDIS, TOWN OF · 5,510 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 106.3 µg/L — CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF · 4,895 people · 2019 | 3/12 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 72.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LANDIS, TOWN OF · 5,510 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 90.98 µg/L — CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF · 4,895 people · 2019 | 2/12 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 66.65 µg/L 444% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Highest in the city: CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF · 4,895 people · 2019 | 4/12 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 52.74 µg/L 88% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LANDIS, TOWN OF · 5,510 people · 2019 | 2/12 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 30 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LANDIS, TOWN OF · 5,510 people · 2019 | 4/12 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 23.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LANDIS, TOWN OF · 5,510 people · 2019 | 3/12 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 17.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LANDIS, TOWN OF · 5,510 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 19.19 µg/L — CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF · 4,895 people · 2019 | 2/12 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 18.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LANDIS, TOWN OF · 5,510 people · 2019 | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 17.195 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: EAGLE LANDING S/D · 112 people · 2017 | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 9.76695 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: EDGEWOOD S/D · 259 people · 2019 | 3/12 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 8.455 pCi/L 56% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: EDGEWOOD S/D · 259 people · 2019 | 2/12 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 8.4 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: EDGEWOOD S/D · 259 people · 2019 | 3/12 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LANDIS, TOWN OF · 5,510 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.05 µg/L — CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF · 4,895 people · 2019 | 2/12 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LANDIS, TOWN OF · 5,510 people · 2019 | 2/12 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.89 pCi/L 78% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: OAKLAND S/D · 119 people · 2019 | 5/12 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.695 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LANDIS, TOWN OF · 5,510 people · 2019 | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.5400 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: BARGER PARK · 58 people · 2019 | 1/12 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LANDIS, TOWN OF · 5,510 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0150 mg/L — CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF · 4,895 people · 2025 | 12/12 | LCR |
| Pfhxa | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF · 4,895 people · 2024 | 1/12 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF · 4,895 people · 2024 | 1/12 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF · 4,895 people · 2024 | 1/12 | 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 China Grove
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LANDIS, TOWN OF | 5,510 |
| CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF | 4,895 |
| EDGEWOOD S/D | 259 |
| KNOLL VIEW S/D | 178 |
| OAKLAND S/D | 119 |
| EAGLE LANDING S/D | 112 |
| BOSTIAN HEIGHTS WTR SYSTEM | 112 |
| MEADOWCREEK ESTATES | 89 |
| WESTHAVEN MHP | 86 |
| DOGWOOD ESTATES | 64 |
| BARGER PARK | 58 |
| SAFRIT ANNEX WATER SYSTEM | 51 |
Frequently asked questions about China Grove tap water
Is China Grove tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants in the water serving China Grove. 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 China Grove?
12 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for China Grove, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in China Grove's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in China Grove include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, 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.