Tap Water Quality Report
Tap water quality in LELAND, North Carolina
Tap water in LELAND, North Carolina receives a grade of F (54/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM. The most significant water quality concerns are: PFAS contamination; Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline. Data sources: EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database.
What's in LELAND's tap water
Top water quality concerns identified by the EPA and Environmental Working Group across the utility serving LELAND.
PFAS contamination
Severe concernPerfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) detected. PFAS are persistent chemicals linked to cancer and immune effects with no known safe exposure threshold.
Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernPerfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) detected at 3.37 ppt, 3367x above the EWG health guideline of 0.001 ppt.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 31.1 ppb, 518x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 41.3 ppb, 275x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM (system ID NC0410045) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
| Rule | Type | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 01/01/2024 | Resolved |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Missed testing or reporting | 01/01/2024 | Resolved |
Source: U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), from the Safe Drinking Water Information System. See EPA's full report.
Recommended filters for LELAND
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in LELAND's water supply.
Filter certified for PFOA/PFOS (NSF/ANSI 53 or 58)
$180-$750Reverse osmosis and some carbon block filters reduce PFAS. Look for certification to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 for PFOA/PFOS.
Carbon filter certified for VOCs (NSF/ANSI 53)
$180-$599Activated carbon is effective for disinfection byproducts. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 VOC reduction.
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All contaminants detected in LELAND's tap water
Every contaminant identified, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal. Why we show multiple standards →
| Contaminant | Detected | EWG US health-based |
EPA US legal |
EU DWD Europe |
WHO global |
CA PHG strictest US |
Tested sample year |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) PFAS |
5.24 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) PFAS |
10.5 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) PFAS |
3.37 ppt | 0.001 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 3367× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
31.1 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 518× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
41.3 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 275× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
21.1 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 211× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
12.5 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 208× over |
| Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
4.25 ppb | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | 142× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
10.9 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 109× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
12.2 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 61× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
14.7 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 37× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
2.91 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 29× over |
| Chlorite Disinfection byproduct |
473.5 ppb | 50.0 | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | 9.5× over |
| Bromoform Disinfection byproduct |
3.15 ppb | 0.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 6.3× over |
| Perfluoro-2-methyl-3-oxahexanoic acid (GenX) PFAS |
5.71 ppt | 1.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 5.7× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.103 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 5.2× over |
| 1,4-Dioxane Semi-volatile organic compound |
1.78 ppb | 0.35 | — | — | 50 | 1 | — | 5.1× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.578 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 4.1× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
96.1 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) Other |
1.16 ppt | 9.0 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
5.73 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
1.55 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.403 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monobromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.156 ppb | 25.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
5.68 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
5.65 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) PFAS |
4.4 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) PFAS |
3.2 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Molybdenum Other |
0.108 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
2.77 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.115 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.59 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Germanium Other |
0.055 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
All values in the unit of the detected level. Red cells indicate the detected level exceeds that standard. Some contaminants have limits in some jurisdictions but not others (shown as —). The "Tested" column shows the year each contaminant sample was collected.
Sources: US EPA, EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines, California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
Treatment plant contact info
For service issues, water quality concerns, or to request a Consumer Confidence Report from BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM.