What was found in Deep Run'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 | 277.75 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION · 14,196 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 51.4 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION · 14,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 34.74 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION · 14,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 29.245 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION · 14,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 23.42 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION · 14,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 15.4 µg/L 103% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION · 14,196 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION · 14,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 8.12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION · 14,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION · 14,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.88 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION · 14,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION · 14,196 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0115 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION · 14,196 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0070 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION · 14,196 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION · 14,196 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0062 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION · 14,196 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0060 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION · 14,196 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0060 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION · 14,196 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION · 14,196 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION · 14,196 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Deep Run
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION | 14,196 |
Frequently asked questions about Deep Run tap water
Is Deep Run tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Deep Run. 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 Deep Run?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Deep Run, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Deep Run's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Deep Run include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloroform, Dichloroacetic Acid. 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.