What was found in Maple'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 | 151.9 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CURRITUCK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 24,130 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 39 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CURRITUCK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 24,130 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 32.355 µg/L 216% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CURRITUCK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 24,130 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 17.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CURRITUCK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 24,130 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CURRITUCK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 24,130 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 14 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CURRITUCK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 24,130 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CURRITUCK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 24,130 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.2754 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CURRITUCK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 24,130 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CURRITUCK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 24,130 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CURRITUCK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 24,130 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CURRITUCK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 24,130 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CURRITUCK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 24,130 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CURRITUCK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 24,130 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CURRITUCK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 24,130 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Maple
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CURRITUCK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | 24,130 |
Frequently asked questions about Maple tap water
Is Maple tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Maple. 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 Maple?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Maple, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Maple's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Maple include Copper, TTHM, Lead, Dibromochloromethane, Bromoform. 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.