What was found in Swepsonville'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 | 481.6 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SWEPSONVILLE, TOWN OF · 2,497 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 149 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: COPPER TRACE S/D · 69 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 87.73 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: SWEPSONVILLE, TOWN OF · 2,497 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 58.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SWEPSONVILLE, TOWN OF · 2,497 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 57.265 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SWEPSONVILLE, TOWN OF · 2,497 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 30.6 µg/L 204% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: SWEPSONVILLE, TOWN OF · 2,497 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 21.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SWEPSONVILLE, TOWN OF · 2,497 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SWEPSONVILLE, TOWN OF · 2,497 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 9.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SWEPSONVILLE, TOWN OF · 2,497 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SWEPSONVILLE, TOWN OF · 2,497 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.6 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: COPPER TRACE S/D · 69 people · 2016 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SWEPSONVILLE, TOWN OF · 2,497 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SWEPSONVILLE, TOWN OF · 2,497 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: COPPER TRACE S/D · 69 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SWEPSONVILLE, TOWN OF · 2,497 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SWEPSONVILLE, TOWN OF · 2,497 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Swepsonville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SWEPSONVILLE, TOWN OF | 2,497 |
| COPPER TRACE S/D | 69 |
Frequently asked questions about Swepsonville tap water
Is Swepsonville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Swepsonville. 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 Swepsonville?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Swepsonville, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Swepsonville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Swepsonville include Copper, Fluoride, TTHM, Chloroform, 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.