What was found in Stokes'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 | 6390 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: STOKES REGIONAL WATER CORP · 3,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1794 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: STOKES REGIONAL WATER CORP · 3,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 327.75 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: STOKES REGIONAL WATER CORP · 3,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 52.44 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: STOKES REGIONAL WATER CORP · 3,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 37.885 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: STOKES REGIONAL WATER CORP · 3,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 33.815 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STOKES REGIONAL WATER CORP · 3,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 32 µg/L 213% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: STOKES REGIONAL WATER CORP · 3,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 25.36 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STOKES REGIONAL WATER CORP · 3,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 20.91 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STOKES REGIONAL WATER CORP · 3,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 10.88 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STOKES REGIONAL WATER CORP · 3,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 9.56 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STOKES REGIONAL WATER CORP · 3,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.385 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STOKES REGIONAL WATER CORP · 3,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8.495 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STOKES REGIONAL WATER CORP · 3,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 8.04 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STOKES REGIONAL WATER CORP · 3,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.675 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STOKES REGIONAL WATER CORP · 3,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: STOKES REGIONAL WATER CORP · 3,530 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0060 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STOKES REGIONAL WATER CORP · 3,530 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STOKES REGIONAL WATER CORP · 3,530 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STOKES REGIONAL WATER CORP · 3,530 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STOKES REGIONAL WATER CORP · 3,530 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STOKES REGIONAL WATER CORP · 3,530 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: STOKES REGIONAL WATER CORP · 3,530 people · 2020 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Stokes
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| STOKES REGIONAL WATER CORP | 3,530 |
Frequently asked questions about Stokes tap water
Is Stokes tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Stokes. 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 Stokes?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Stokes, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Stokes's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Stokes include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.