What was found in Warsaw'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 | 1335 µg/L 103% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WARSAW, TOWN OF · 3,108 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 330 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WARSAW, TOWN OF · 3,108 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 12.76 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WARSAW, TOWN OF · 3,108 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WARSAW, TOWN OF · 3,108 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 5.135 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARSAW, TOWN OF · 3,108 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARSAW, TOWN OF · 3,108 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.17 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARSAW, TOWN OF · 3,108 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.075 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARSAW, TOWN OF · 3,108 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.075 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WARSAW, TOWN OF · 3,108 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.93 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WARSAW, TOWN OF · 3,108 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Styrene | 1 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: WARSAW, TOWN OF · 3,108 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0070 mg/L 47% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WARSAW, TOWN OF · 3,108 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Warsaw
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WARSAW, TOWN OF | 3,108 |
Frequently asked questions about Warsaw tap water
Is Warsaw tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Warsaw. 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 Warsaw?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Warsaw, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Warsaw's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Warsaw include Copper, Fluoride, TTHM, Lead, Chloroform. 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.