What was found in Richfield'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 | 250.8 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PFEIFFER-N STANLY WATER ASSOC · 4,513 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 85.65 µg/L 107% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: PFEIFFER-N STANLY WATER ASSOC · 4,513 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 78.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PFEIFFER-N STANLY WATER ASSOC · 4,513 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 61.4 µg/L 102% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: PFEIFFER-N STANLY WATER ASSOC · 4,513 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 35.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PFEIFFER-N STANLY WATER ASSOC · 4,513 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 28.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PFEIFFER-N STANLY WATER ASSOC · 4,513 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PFEIFFER-N STANLY WATER ASSOC · 4,513 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PFEIFFER-N STANLY WATER ASSOC · 4,513 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 5.455 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PFEIFFER-N STANLY WATER ASSOC · 4,513 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.95 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PFEIFFER-N STANLY WATER ASSOC · 4,513 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.09 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PFEIFFER-N STANLY WATER ASSOC · 4,513 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PFEIFFER-N STANLY WATER ASSOC · 4,513 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PFEIFFER-N STANLY WATER ASSOC · 4,513 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PFEIFFER-N STANLY WATER ASSOC · 4,513 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PFEIFFER-N STANLY WATER ASSOC · 4,513 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PFEIFFER-N STANLY WATER ASSOC · 4,513 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Richfield
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PFEIFFER-N STANLY WATER ASSOC | 4,513 |
Frequently asked questions about Richfield tap water
Is Richfield tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Richfield. 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 Richfield?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Richfield, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Richfield's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Richfield include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dichloroacetic Acid. 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.