What was found in Pittsboro'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 | 1440 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 509 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 200.35 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 370 µg/L — CHATHAM CO-ASBURY · 1,540 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 68.82 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 102.3 µg/L — CHAPEL RIDGE S/D · 2,098 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 59.64 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 82.8 µg/L — CHAPEL RIDGE S/D · 2,098 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 21.27 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 68.35 µg/L — CHATHAM CO-SW CHATHAM · 2,470 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 6.54 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 58.2 µg/L — CHATHAM CO-SW CHATHAM · 2,470 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 44.287 µg/L 295% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2018 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 39 µg/L — CHATHAM CO-SW CHATHAM · 2,470 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.86 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 28.085 µg/L — CHATHAM CO-ASBURY · 1,540 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 26.7 µg/L — CHATHAM CO-SW CHATHAM · 2,470 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 17.51 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 25.774 µg/L — CHATHAM CO-ASBURY · 1,540 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 17.31 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.675 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6.25 µg/L — CHATHAM CO-ASBURY · 1,540 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.3 µg/L — CHATHAM CO-SW CHATHAM · 2,470 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.7000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.5850 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.1955 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0124 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2024 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0116 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2024 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2024 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2022 | 5/5 | 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 Pittsboro
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PITTSBORO, TOWN OF | 6,708 |
| CHATHAM CO-SW CHATHAM | 2,470 |
| CHAPEL RIDGE S/D | 2,098 |
| CHATHAM CO-ASBURY | 1,540 |
| COLE PARK PLAZA | 306 |
Frequently asked questions about Pittsboro tap water
Is Pittsboro tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Pittsboro. 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 Pittsboro?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Pittsboro, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pittsboro's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pittsboro include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, 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.