City of Burlington (NC) Water Quality

City of Burlington is a large public water system in EPA region 4 that provides tap water for the 27201, 27216, 27217, 27249, 27258 zip codes. It has 4 facilities where the water supply was tested for 85 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 52.51 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 49.8 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the City of Burlington water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (8)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (8)

1,3-butadiene (8)

1,4-dioxane (8)

1-butanol (8)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (8)

17-alpha-ethynylestradiol (8)

17-beta-estradiol (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (8)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (8)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (9)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (9)

2-methoxyethanol (8)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (8)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (9)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (8)

4-androstene-3,17-dione (8)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (8)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (8)

anatoxin-a (16)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (8)

bromomethane (8)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (6)

chlorate (12)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (8)

chloromethane (8)

chlorpyrifos (8)

chromium (12)

chromium-6 (12)

cobalt (12)

cylindrospermopsin (16)

dimethipin (8)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (8)

equilin (8)

estriol (8)

estrone (8)

ethoprop (8)

Germanium (8)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (32)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (32)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (32)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (8)

lithium (8)

Manganese (8)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (8)

molinate (9)

molybdenum (12)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (8)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (8)

nitrobenzene (8)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (8)

o-toluidine (6)

oxyfluorfen (8)

perchlorate (8)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (8)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (8)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (8)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (16)

perfluorobutanoic acid (8)

perfluorodecanoic acid (8)

perfluorododecanoic acid (8)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (16)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (16)

perfluorohexanoic acid (8)

perfluorononanoic acid (16)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (16)

perfluorooctanoic acid (16)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluoropentanoic acid (8)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (8)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (8)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (8)

profenofos (8)

quinoline (6)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (9)

strontium (12)

tebuconazole (8)

terbacil (9)

testosterone (8)

total microcystins (16)

Total Permethrin (8)

tribufos (8)

vanadium (12)

Sampling Facilities

Mackintosh Plant
Surface Water (SW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Ed Thomas Plant
Surface Water (SW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

2504 Glencoe Street Fire HydrantDistribution System (DS)
1514 Hanford Hills Drive Fire HydrantDistribution System (DS)
222 Bradley Street Fire HydrantDistribution System (DS)
2616 Saddle Club Road Fire HydrantDistribution System (DS)
808 Tremore Club Drive Fire HydrantDistribution System (DS)
3040 Weston Court Fire HydrantDistribution System (DS)
2714 Kirkwood DriveDistribution System (DS)
124 Mebane Street Sample StationDistribution System (DS)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

225 Stone Quarry Rd. (lC 028)Maximum Residence Time (MR)
225 Stone Quarry Rd. (lc 028)Maximum Residence Time (MR)

FAQ

Is City of Burlington tap water safe to drink?

When was City of Burlington last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on April 14th, 2025.