What was found in Grifton'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 484 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: GRIFTON, TOWN OF · 2,982 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 422.05 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: GRIFTON, TOWN OF · 2,982 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 102.75 µg/L 128% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: GRIFTON, TOWN OF · 2,982 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 61.98 µg/L 103% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: GRIFTON, TOWN OF · 2,982 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 24.84 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRIFTON, TOWN OF · 2,982 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 18.38 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRIFTON, TOWN OF · 2,982 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 15.2 µg/L 101% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: GRIFTON, TOWN OF · 2,982 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRIFTON, TOWN OF · 2,982 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 8.07 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRIFTON, TOWN OF · 2,982 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.575 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRIFTON, TOWN OF · 2,982 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRIFTON, TOWN OF · 2,982 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.395 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRIFTON, TOWN OF · 2,982 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: GRIFTON, TOWN OF · 2,982 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0115 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRIFTON, TOWN OF · 2,982 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRIFTON, TOWN OF · 2,982 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0066 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRIFTON, TOWN OF · 2,982 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRIFTON, TOWN OF · 2,982 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0062 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRIFTON, TOWN OF · 2,982 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0062 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRIFTON, TOWN OF · 2,982 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRIFTON, TOWN OF · 2,982 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GRIFTON, TOWN OF · 2,982 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Grifton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GRIFTON, TOWN OF | 2,982 |
Frequently asked questions about Grifton tap water
Is Grifton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Grifton. 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 Grifton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Grifton, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Grifton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Grifton include Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloroform. 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.