What was found in Taylorsville'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 | 254.2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ALEXANDER CO WTR DIST · 13,064 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 378 µg/L — CEDAR WOOD ESTATES · 109 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 103 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: FOREST ACRES WATER CORPORATION · 79 people · 2017 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 73.26 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ALEXANDER CO WTR DIST · 13,064 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 85.95 µg/L — TAYLORSVILLE, TOWN OF · 3,265 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 65.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALEXANDER CO WTR DIST · 13,064 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 73.35 µg/L — TAYLORSVILLE, TOWN OF · 3,265 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 46.825 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ALEXANDER CO WTR DIST · 13,064 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 30 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALEXANDER CO WTR DIST · 13,064 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 20 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALEXANDER CO WTR DIST · 13,064 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 23 µg/L — TAYLORSVILLE, TOWN OF · 3,265 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALEXANDER CO WTR DIST · 13,064 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 11 µg/L — TAYLORSVILLE, TOWN OF · 3,265 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ALEXANDER CO WTR DIST · 13,064 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALEXANDER CO WTR DIST · 13,064 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: FOREST ACRES WATER CORPORATION · 79 people · 2017 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ALEXANDER CO WTR DIST · 13,064 people · 2025 | 4/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Taylorsville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ALEXANDER CO WTR DIST | 13,064 |
| TAYLORSVILLE, TOWN OF | 3,265 |
| CEDAR WOOD ESTATES | 109 |
| FOREST ACRES WATER CORPORATION | 79 |
Frequently asked questions about Taylorsville tap water
Is Taylorsville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Taylorsville. 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 Taylorsville?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Taylorsville, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Taylorsville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Taylorsville 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.