What was found in Leland'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 | 1770 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 958 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 709 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 169.85 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 172.155 µg/L — BRUNSWICK REGIONAL WATER AND SEWER H2GO · 45,748 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 50.665 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 30 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 30.7 µg/L — BRUNSWICK REGIONAL WATER AND SEWER H2GO · 45,748 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 22 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 20 µg/L — BRUNSWICK REGIONAL WATER AND SEWER H2GO · 45,748 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 16.683 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 16.8535 µg/L — BRUNSWICK REGIONAL WATER AND SEWER H2GO · 45,748 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 15.656 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 16.1205 µg/L — BRUNSWICK REGIONAL WATER AND SEWER H2GO · 45,748 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 15.661 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.7 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 7.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.6 µg/L — BRUNSWICK REGIONAL WATER AND SEWER H2GO · 45,748 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.2 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: CHADWICK MHP · 90 people · 2016 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0124 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0115 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0098 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0085 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0077 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0071 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Hfpo-Da | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2025 | 3/3 | 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 Leland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | 151,357 |
| BRUNSWICK REGIONAL WATER AND SEWER H2GO | 45,748 |
| CHADWICK MHP | 90 |
Frequently asked questions about Leland tap water
Is Leland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants in the water serving Leland. 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 Leland?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Leland, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Leland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Leland include Nitrate, Chlorite, 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.