What was found in Yanceyville'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 4300 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: WEST YANCEYVILLE WATER ASSOCIATION · 180 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4142 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: WEST YANCEYVILLE WATER ASSOCIATION · 180 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 928.5 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Highest in the city: WEST YANCEYVILLE WATER ASSOCIATION · 180 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 480 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: YANCEYVILLE, TOWN OF · 1,937 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 119.845 µg/L 200% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: YANCEYVILLE, TOWN OF · 1,937 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 106.08 µg/L 133% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: YANCEYVILLE, TOWN OF · 1,937 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 77 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YANCEYVILLE, TOWN OF · 1,937 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 37.28 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YANCEYVILLE, TOWN OF · 1,937 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 34.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YANCEYVILLE, TOWN OF · 1,937 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 16.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YANCEYVILLE, TOWN OF · 1,937 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YANCEYVILLE, TOWN OF · 1,937 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 9.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YANCEYVILLE, TOWN OF · 1,937 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.37 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: SPRINKLE ESTATES S/D · 114 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 4.66221 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: SPRINKLE ESTATES S/D · 114 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YANCEYVILLE, TOWN OF · 1,937 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.62 pCi/L 32% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: WEST YANCEYVILLE WATER ASSOCIATION · 180 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: YANCEYVILLE, TOWN OF · 1,937 people · 2026
Highest in the city: 0.0095 mg/L — WEST YANCEYVILLE WATER ASSOCIATION · 180 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Yanceyville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| YANCEYVILLE, TOWN OF | 1,937 |
| WEST YANCEYVILLE WATER ASSOCIATION | 180 |
| SPRINKLE ESTATES S/D | 114 |
Frequently asked questions about Yanceyville tap water
Is Yanceyville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Yanceyville. 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 Yanceyville?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Yanceyville, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Yanceyville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Yanceyville include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, 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.