What was found in Franklinton'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 | 4200 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: RUSTIC RIDGE MHP · 117 people · 2019 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3100 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: RUSTIC RIDGE MHP · 117 people · 2014 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 495 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: RUSTIC RIDGE MHP · 117 people · 2019 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 334.6 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKLIN COUNTY WATER & SEWER · 26,060 people · 2017 | 6/7 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 112.72 µg/L 141% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKLIN COUNTY WATER & SEWER · 26,060 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 141.72 µg/L — FRANKLINTON, TOWN OF · 2,732 people · 2019 | 4/7 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 87.025 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKLIN COUNTY WATER & SEWER · 26,060 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 125.5 µg/L — FRANKLINTON, TOWN OF · 2,732 people · 2019 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 52.085 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKLIN COUNTY WATER & SEWER · 26,060 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 64.6 µg/L — FRANKLINTON, TOWN OF · 2,732 people · 2019 | 4/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 59.53 µg/L 397% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKLIN COUNTY WATER & SEWER · 26,060 people · 2017 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 36 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: RUSTIC RIDGE MHP · 117 people · 2019 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 26.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKLIN COUNTY WATER & SEWER · 26,060 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 35.825 µg/L — FRANKLINTON, TOWN OF · 2,732 people · 2019 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 28.5797 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: RUSTIC RIDGE MHP · 117 people · 2019 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 23.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKLIN COUNTY WATER & SEWER · 26,060 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 28.04 µg/L — FRANKLINTON, TOWN OF · 2,732 people · 2019 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 23.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKLIN COUNTY WATER & SEWER · 26,060 people · 2019 | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 17.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKLIN COUNTY WATER & SEWER · 26,060 people · 2019 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 9.325 pCi/L 62% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: RUSTIC RIDGE MHP · 117 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 7.93 µg/L 159% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 µg/L Highest in the city: RUSTIC RIDGE MHP · 117 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 7.92 µg/L 132% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 6 µg/L Highest in the city: RUSTIC RIDGE MHP · 117 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.475 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKLIN COUNTY WATER & SEWER · 26,060 people · 2019 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.486 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: RUSTIC RIDGE MHP · 117 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.8595 pCi/L 77% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: RUSTIC RIDGE MHP · 117 people · 2019 | 4/7 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKLIN COUNTY WATER & SEWER · 26,060 people · 2019 | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKLIN COUNTY WATER & SEWER · 26,060 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKLIN COUNTY WATER & SEWER · 26,060 people · 2019 | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FRANKLIN COUNTY WATER & SEWER · 26,060 people · 2025 | 7/7 | LCR |
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 Franklinton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FRANKLIN COUNTY WATER & SEWER | 26,060 |
| FRANKLINTON, TOWN OF | 2,732 |
| MILLSTONE S/D | 272 |
| RUSTIC RIDGE MHP | 117 |
| RIDGEMONT S/D | 110 |
| OLIVET S/D | 75 |
| SER J`S COUNTRY LIVING MHP | 65 |
Frequently asked questions about Franklinton tap water
Is Franklinton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Franklinton. 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 Franklinton?
7 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Franklinton, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Franklinton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Franklinton include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, 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.