What was found in Pinebluff'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 | 3700 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: PINEBLUFF, TOWN OF · 2,054 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3160 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: PINEBLUFF, TOWN OF · 2,054 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 274.7 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF · 24,102 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1330 µg/L — PINEBLUFF, TOWN OF · 2,054 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 901 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF · 24,102 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 59.75 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF · 24,102 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 73.062 µg/L — MOORE CO PUBLIC UTIL-ADDOR · 137 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 66.5 µg/L 111% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF · 24,102 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 37.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF · 24,102 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 50.9 µg/L — OAKWOOD HILLS WATER SYSTEM · 165 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 47.4 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: PINEBLUFF, TOWN OF · 2,054 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 44.95 µg/L 300% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF · 24,102 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 42.125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF · 24,102 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 16.635 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF · 24,102 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 17.45 µg/L — OAKWOOD HILLS WATER SYSTEM · 165 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 13.155 µg/L 219% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 6 µg/L Highest in the city: PINEBLUFF, TOWN OF · 2,054 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 6.5585 pCi/L 131% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: PINEBLUFF, TOWN OF · 2,054 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.04 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: PINEBLUFF, TOWN OF · 2,054 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.8115 pCi/L 39% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: PINEBLUFF, TOWN OF · 2,054 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.545 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF · 24,102 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF · 24,102 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.29125 µg/L — MOORE CO PUBLIC UTIL-ADDOR · 137 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF · 24,102 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: MOORE CO PUBLIC UTIL-ADDOR · 137 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: PINEBLUFF, TOWN OF · 2,054 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.19 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: PINEBLUFF, TOWN OF · 2,054 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.6100 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: PINEBLUFF, TOWN OF · 2,054 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF · 24,102 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.1755 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF · 24,102 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF · 24,102 people · 2025 | 4/4 | 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 Pinebluff
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF | 24,102 |
| PINEBLUFF, TOWN OF | 2,054 |
| OAKWOOD HILLS WATER SYSTEM | 165 |
| MOORE CO PUBLIC UTIL-ADDOR | 137 |
Frequently asked questions about Pinebluff tap water
Is Pinebluff tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants in the water serving Pinebluff. 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 Pinebluff?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Pinebluff, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pinebluff's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pinebluff 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.