What was found in Holden Beach'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 | 228.8 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 93.25 µg/L 622% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 47 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 31.85 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 27.2855 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 21.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 15.74 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15.5825 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 14.2595 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 11.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 8.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 5.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0109 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Hfpo-Da | 0.0063 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0059 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Holden Beach
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF | 6,299 |
Frequently asked questions about Holden Beach tap water
Is Holden Beach tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Holden Beach. 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 Holden Beach?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Holden Beach, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Holden Beach's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Holden Beach include Copper, Lead, 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.