What was found in Jamestown'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 65.8 µg/L 82% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: JAMESTOWN, TOWN OF · 6,543 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 54 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: JAMESTOWN, TOWN OF · 6,543 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 53.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JAMESTOWN, TOWN OF · 6,543 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 44.85 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: JAMESTOWN, TOWN OF · 6,543 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 28 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JAMESTOWN, TOWN OF · 6,543 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 18.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JAMESTOWN, TOWN OF · 6,543 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 12.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JAMESTOWN, TOWN OF · 6,543 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JAMESTOWN, TOWN OF · 6,543 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.45 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: JAMESTOWN, TOWN OF · 6,543 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JAMESTOWN, TOWN OF · 6,543 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.28 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JAMESTOWN, TOWN OF · 6,543 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.195 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JAMESTOWN, TOWN OF · 6,543 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0110 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JAMESTOWN, TOWN OF · 6,543 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0104 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JAMESTOWN, TOWN OF · 6,543 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0103 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JAMESTOWN, TOWN OF · 6,543 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0099 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JAMESTOWN, TOWN OF · 6,543 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0076 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JAMESTOWN, TOWN OF · 6,543 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0063 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JAMESTOWN, TOWN OF · 6,543 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0059 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JAMESTOWN, TOWN OF · 6,543 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JAMESTOWN, TOWN OF · 6,543 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: JAMESTOWN, TOWN OF · 6,543 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Jamestown
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| JAMESTOWN, TOWN OF | 6,543 |
Frequently asked questions about Jamestown tap water
Is Jamestown tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Jamestown. 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 Jamestown?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Jamestown, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Jamestown's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Jamestown include TTHM, Copper, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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.