What was found in Forest City'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 | 1300 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: BRIDGES S/D · 200 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1100 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: BRIDGES S/D · 200 people · 2015 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 490 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FOREST CITY, TOWN OF · 21,521 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 664.2 µg/L — BRIDGES S/D · 200 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 650 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FOREST CITY, TOWN OF · 21,521 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 81.53 µg/L 102% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: FOREST CITY, TOWN OF · 21,521 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 82.25 µg/L — HOLLY HILLS S/D · 122 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 61 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOREST CITY, TOWN OF · 21,521 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 74 µg/L — HOLLY HILLS S/D · 122 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 36 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FOREST CITY, TOWN OF · 21,521 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 19.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOREST CITY, TOWN OF · 21,521 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 22.2 µg/L — HOLLY HILLS S/D · 122 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOREST CITY, TOWN OF · 21,521 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOREST CITY, TOWN OF · 21,521 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 8.765 µg/L — HOLLY HILLS S/D · 122 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.5 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: FOREST CITY, TOWN OF · 21,521 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.92 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOREST CITY, TOWN OF · 21,521 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 2 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: BRIDGES S/D · 200 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FOREST CITY, TOWN OF · 21,521 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.19 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: BRIDGES S/D · 200 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FOREST CITY, TOWN OF · 21,521 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Forest City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FOREST CITY, TOWN OF | 21,521 |
| BRIDGES S/D | 200 |
| HOLLY HILLS S/D | 122 |
Frequently asked questions about Forest City tap water
Is Forest City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Forest City. 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 Forest City?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Forest City, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Forest City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Forest City 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.