What was found in Mccain'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 | 1340 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DOC-MCCAIN HOSPITAL · 0 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 378.6 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: DOC-MCCAIN HOSPITAL · 0 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 20.62 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: DOC-MCCAIN HOSPITAL · 0 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.925 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOC-MCCAIN HOSPITAL · 0 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.08 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOC-MCCAIN HOSPITAL · 0 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: DOC-MCCAIN HOSPITAL · 0 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOC-MCCAIN HOSPITAL · 0 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.1 pCi/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: DOC-MCCAIN HOSPITAL · 0 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.05 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: DOC-MCCAIN HOSPITAL · 0 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.66 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOC-MCCAIN HOSPITAL · 0 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.355 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOC-MCCAIN HOSPITAL · 0 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.895 pCi/L 38% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: DOC-MCCAIN HOSPITAL · 0 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.78 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DOC-MCCAIN HOSPITAL · 0 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0500 mg/L 333% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DOC-MCCAIN HOSPITAL · 0 people · 1993 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mccain
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DOC-MCCAIN HOSPITAL | 0 |
Frequently asked questions about Mccain tap water
Is Mccain tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Mccain. 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 Mccain?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Mccain, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mccain's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mccain include Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, 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.