Pender County Utilities

Burgaw, NC
NC7071011
People Served
30.5K
Water Source
Surface Water
Counties
Pender County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • DA

    Dalapon

    Dalapon is an herbicide used to control weeds. It can enter drinking water through agricultural runoff. Long-term exposure may harm kidneys and liver.

    3.170 ppm
    EPA limit 0.200 ppm
  • TR

    Trihalomethanes

    Trihalomethanes are chemical byproducts formed when chlorine used to disinfect water reacts with organic matter. They are common in chlorinated water and may increase cancer risk.

    94.000 ppb
    EPA limit 80.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

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Contaminants tested