What was found in Whispering Pines'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 | 829.8 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WHISPERING PINES DEVELOPMENT · 4,178 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 63.85 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WHISPERING PINES DEVELOPMENT · 4,178 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 56.65 µg/L 378% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: WHISPERING PINES DEVELOPMENT · 4,178 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 46.61 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WHISPERING PINES DEVELOPMENT · 4,178 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 38.405 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WHISPERING PINES DEVELOPMENT · 4,178 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 29.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WHISPERING PINES DEVELOPMENT · 4,178 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 8.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WHISPERING PINES DEVELOPMENT · 4,178 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.82 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WHISPERING PINES DEVELOPMENT · 4,178 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WHISPERING PINES DEVELOPMENT · 4,178 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WHISPERING PINES DEVELOPMENT · 4,178 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Whispering Pines
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WHISPERING PINES DEVELOPMENT | 4,178 |
Frequently asked questions about Whispering Pines tap water
Is Whispering Pines tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Whispering Pines. 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 Whispering Pines?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Whispering Pines, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Whispering Pines's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Whispering Pines include Copper, TTHM, Lead, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dichloroacetic Acid. 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.