What was found in Lumberton'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 | 700.4 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LUMBERTON, CITY OF · 24,460 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 602.5 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: LUMBERTON, CITY OF · 24,460 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 72.3 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LUMBERTON, CITY OF · 24,460 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 55.17 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LUMBERTON, CITY OF · 24,460 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 52.785 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LUMBERTON, CITY OF · 24,460 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 30.1 µg/L 201% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: LUMBERTON, CITY OF · 24,460 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 28.385 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LUMBERTON, CITY OF · 24,460 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 26.49 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LUMBERTON, CITY OF · 24,460 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.21 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LUMBERTON, CITY OF · 24,460 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LUMBERTON, CITY OF · 24,460 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.865 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LUMBERTON, CITY OF · 24,460 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LUMBERTON, CITY OF · 24,460 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0079 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LUMBERTON, CITY OF · 24,460 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LUMBERTON, CITY OF · 24,460 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LUMBERTON, CITY OF · 24,460 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LUMBERTON, CITY OF · 24,460 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LUMBERTON, CITY OF · 24,460 people · 2028 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lumberton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LUMBERTON, CITY OF | 24,460 |
Frequently asked questions about Lumberton tap water
Is Lumberton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Lumberton. 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 Lumberton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Lumberton, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lumberton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lumberton include Copper, Fluoride, 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.