What was found in Troutman'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 2889.25 µg/L 144% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: WINDSTONE CROSSING · 112 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 144.05 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TROUTMAN, TOWN OF · 9,562 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1709 µg/L — WILDLIFE BAY S/D · 216 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 590 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: WINDSTONE CROSSING · 112 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 94.505 µg/L 118% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: TROUTMAN, TOWN OF · 9,562 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 74.735 µg/L 125% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: TROUTMAN, TOWN OF · 9,562 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 60.605 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TROUTMAN, TOWN OF · 9,562 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 28.205 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TROUTMAN, TOWN OF · 9,562 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 21.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TROUTMAN, TOWN OF · 9,562 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 11.915 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: WINDSTONE CROSSING · 112 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10.65 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Highest in the city: WILDLIFE BAY S/D · 216 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.095 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TROUTMAN, TOWN OF · 9,562 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TROUTMAN, TOWN OF · 9,562 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.6 µg/L — WINDSTONE CROSSING · 112 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.575 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TROUTMAN, TOWN OF · 9,562 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.48 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: WINDSTONE CROSSING · 112 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.6000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: WILDLIFE BAY S/D · 216 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TROUTMAN, TOWN OF · 9,562 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0020 mg/L — WILDLIFE BAY S/D · 216 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Troutman
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TROUTMAN, TOWN OF | 9,562 |
| WILDLIFE BAY S/D | 216 |
| WINDSTONE CROSSING | 112 |
Frequently asked questions about Troutman tap water
Is Troutman tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Troutman. 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 Troutman?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Troutman, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Troutman's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Troutman include Barium, Copper, Fluoride, 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.