Greensboro, City Of
Greensboro, NC
NC0241010
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.
- CH
Chlorate
Chlorate forms when chlorine-based disinfectants react with water. It's a byproduct of water treatment that can interfere with thyroid function, especially in infants and pregnant women.
- HA
Haloacetic acids (HAA9)
Haloacetic acids are byproducts formed when chlorine disinfectants react with organic matter in water. This group of 9 compounds is regulated due to potential cancer risks.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the past ten years.
6:2 Fts
1 detection
| Avg Result: | 0.001 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | - |
Bromodichloromethane
293 detections
| Avg Result: | 7.272 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 80.000 ppb |
Chloroform
297 detections
| Avg Result: | 38.436 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 70.000 ppb |
Chromium
11 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.000 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 0.100 ppm |
Chromium, Hex
16 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.112 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 10.000 ppb |
Combined Radium (-226 & -228)
2 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.550 pci/l |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 5.000 pci/l |
Contaminants tested
Contaminants that have been tested but not detected
Summary
- People Served
- 318.1K
- Surface Water
- Guilford County
- Data from 2014-2024
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