What was found in Newton'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 | 6990 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: WESTSIDE HILLS S/D · 127 people · 2019 | 18/23 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 6540 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: WESTSIDE HILLS S/D · 127 people · 2015 | 14/23 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 328.2 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NEWTON, CITY OF · 18,407 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 1235.5 µg/L — LAZY S MHP · 102 people · 2017 | 22/23 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 809 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: NEWTON, CITY OF · 18,407 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 820 µg/L — GLENCROFT S/D · 178 people · 2017 | 13/23 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 65.1 µg/L 81% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NEWTON, CITY OF · 18,407 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 87.575 µg/L — SHAMROCK PARK S/D · 200 people · 2019 | 4/23 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 55.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEWTON, CITY OF · 18,407 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 80.32 µg/L — SHAMROCK PARK S/D · 200 people · 2019 | 4/23 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 63.65 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: CHAPEL VIEW CIRCLE WATER SYS · 48 people · 2018 | 3/23 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 43.7 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NEWTON, CITY OF · 18,407 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 52.55 µg/L — SHAMROCK PARK S/D · 200 people · 2019 | 6/23 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 20 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEWTON, CITY OF · 18,407 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 34.28 µg/L — SHAMROCK PARK S/D · 200 people · 2019 | 4/23 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 22 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEWTON, CITY OF · 18,407 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 32.9 µg/L — BETTS BROOKE S/D WATER SYSTEM · 46 people · 2019 | 4/23 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 12.62 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WOODLAND OAKS S/D · 290 people · 2019 | 4/23 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: NEWTON, CITY OF · 18,407 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 12.2 µg/L — COUNTRY VALLEY II MHP · 318 people · 2018 | 13/23 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 11.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEWTON, CITY OF · 18,407 people · 2019 | 1/23 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.42 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEWTON, CITY OF · 18,407 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 10 µg/L — SHAMROCK PARK S/D · 200 people · 2019 | 3/23 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 9.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEWTON, CITY OF · 18,407 people · 2019 | 3/23 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 8.275 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: SPRING LAKE MH S/D · 61 people · 2019 | 5/23 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 6.95681 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: WESTSIDE HILLS S/D · 127 people · 2019 | 2/23 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEWTON, CITY OF · 18,407 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.9 µg/L — BETTS BROOKE S/D WATER SYSTEM · 46 people · 2019 | 2/23 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.82 pCi/L 76% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: SPRINGDALE MH S/D · 251 people · 2019 | 3/23 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 3.8 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: CHAPEL VIEW CIRCLE WATER SYS · 48 people · 2019 | 2/23 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEWTON, CITY OF · 18,407 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.91 µg/L — BETTS BROOKE S/D WATER SYSTEM · 46 people · 2019 | 3/23 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.9900 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Highest in the city: SHANGRI-LA S/D · 170 people · 2019 | 2/23 | SYR4 |
| Heptachlor Epoxide | 0.0350 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Highest in the city: CHAPEL VIEW CIRCLE WATER SYS · 48 people · 2019 | 4/23 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NEWTON, CITY OF · 18,407 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0080 mg/L — ROCK CREEK S/D · 111 people · 2025 | 23/23 | LCR |
| Pfhxa | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEWTON, CITY OF · 18,407 people · 2024 | 1/23 | UCMR-5 |
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 Newton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NEWTON, CITY OF | 18,407 |
| COUNTRY VALLEY II MHP | 318 |
| DUAN ACRES WATER SYSTEM | 305 |
| WOODLAND OAKS S/D | 290 |
| SPRINGDALE MH S/D | 251 |
| COUNTRY VALLEY MH S/D | 213 |
| SHAMROCK PARK S/D | 200 |
| GLENCROFT S/D | 178 |
| SHANGRI-LA S/D | 170 |
| KNOLLS III S/D | 130 |
| WESTSIDE HILLS S/D | 127 |
| ROCK CREEK S/D | 111 |
| LAZY S MHP | 102 |
| SD, SOUTH PARK LLC | 97 |
| CRABTREE II S/D | 79 |
| VALLEY ACRES S/D | 69 |
| IDLEWOOD ACRES WATER SYSTEM | 66 |
| SPRING LAKE MH S/D | 61 |
| STARMOUNT VILLAGE S/D | 53 |
| PLEASANT LANES EXT S/D | 53 |
| CHAPEL VIEW CIRCLE WATER SYS | 48 |
| BETTS BROOKE S/D WATER SYSTEM | 46 |
| PIONEER VILLAGE S/D | 43 |
Frequently asked questions about Newton tap water
Is Newton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants in the water serving Newton. 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 Newton?
23 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Newton, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Newton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Newton include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, 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.