What was found in Winterville'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1260 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF · 10,462 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 270 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF · 10,462 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 40.7 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF · 10,462 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 39.89 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF · 10,462 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 27.875 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF · 10,462 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 22.42 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF · 10,462 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.76 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF · 10,462 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF · 10,462 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.375 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF · 10,462 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF · 10,462 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.79 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF · 10,462 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF · 10,462 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0066 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF · 10,462 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF · 10,462 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF · 10,462 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF · 10,462 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF · 10,462 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF · 10,462 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Winterville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF | 10,462 |
Frequently asked questions about Winterville tap water
Is Winterville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Winterville. 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 Winterville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Winterville, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Winterville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Winterville include Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, 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.