Water Quality Report · Updated May 12, 2026
ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF
ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF delivers tap water graded F (48/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 55,891 residents in ROCKY MOUNT, North Carolina using surface water. The most significant water quality concerns are: PFAS contamination; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline. For questions, the utility can be reached at 252-972-1336.
Is ROCKY MOUNT tap water safe to drink?
ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF delivers tap water that earns a grade of F (48/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — a poor rating, with significant contamination concerns and/or recent violations.
The utility serves 55,891 residents in ROCKY MOUNT, drawing from surface water.
Public testing data identifies 12 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane, Trichloroacetic acid, Chloroform, Dichloroacetic acid, Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), Dibromochloromethane, Chromium (hexavalent). For most residents, a properly certified home filter at the kitchen tap is the most cost-effective way to reduce exposure to whatever's in your water. See our filter recommendations below, matched specifically to this utility's contaminant profile.
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Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF.
PFAS contamination
Severe concernPerfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) detected. PFAS are persistent chemicals linked to cancer and immune effects with no known safe exposure threshold.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 29.4 ppb, 491x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 49.0 ppb, 327x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 29.9 ppb, 299x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
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Recommended water filters for ROCKY MOUNT
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 48/100 breaks down across five weighted components. Read the full methodology →
Contaminants detected — international standards comparison
Every contaminant detected, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal (the strictest US benchmark). 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 |
5.98 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | EPA violation |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) PFAS |
6.52 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | EPA violation |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
29.4 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 491× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
49.0 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 327× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
29.9 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 299× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
9.91 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 165× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
12.0 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 120× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
37.2 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 93× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
17.3 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 86× over |
| Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) PFAS |
0.5 ppt | 0.006 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 83× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
1.94 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 19× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.0647 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 3.2× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
172.7 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.0135 ppb | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Atrazine Pesticide/Herbicide |
0.0186 ppb | 0.1 | 3.0 | 0.1 | 100 | 0.15 | — | Below guideline |
| Simazine Pesticide/Herbicide |
0.0186 ppb | 0.1 | 4.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Lindane Other |
0.005 ppb | 0.032 | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoro-2-methyl-3-oxahexanoic acid (GenX) PFAS |
0.071 ppt | 1.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| 1,4-Dioxane Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.00829 ppb | 0.35 | — | — | 50 | 1 | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.615 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
0.878 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.171 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| 2,4-D Pesticide/Herbicide |
0.0438 ppb | 20.0 | 70.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) PFAS |
0.86 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
0.22 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.0711 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.687 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | 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 (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
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