Town of Southern Pines (NC) Water Quality

Town of Southern Pines is a large public water system in EPA region 4 that provides tap water for the 28327, 28387, 28388 zip codes. It has 4 facilities where the water supply was tested for 78 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 129.24 µg/L. Some (8 of 12 or 67%) of the latest water samples showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were at or above unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 30.3 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Town of Southern Pines water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level. 1 of the contaminants were above the reference level, which means they may pose a risk to human health.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (4)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (4)

1,3-butadiene (4)

1,4-dioxane (4)

1-butanol (4)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (4)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (4)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (4)

2-methoxyethanol (4)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (4)

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

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

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (4)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (2)

anatoxin-a (5)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (4)

bromomethane (4)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (2)

chlorate (8)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (4)

chloromethane (4)

chlorpyrifos (2)

chromium (8)

chromium-6 (8)

cobalt (8)

cylindrospermopsin (5)

dimethipin (2)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (4)

ethoprop (2)

Germanium (4)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (12)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (12)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (12)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (4)

lithium (4)

Manganese (4)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (4)

molinate (4)

molybdenum (8)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

nitrobenzene (4)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (4)

o-toluidine (2)

oxyfluorfen (2)

perchlorate (4)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (4)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (4)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (4)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluorobutanoic acid (4)

perfluorodecanoic acid (4)

perfluorododecanoic acid (4)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (8)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluorohexanoic acid (4)

perfluorononanoic acid (8)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (8)

perfluorooctanoic acid (8)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluoropentanoic acid (4)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (4)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (4)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (4)

profenofos (2)

quinoline (2)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (4)

strontium (8)

tebuconazole (2)

terbacil (4)

total microcystins (5)

Total Permethrin (2)

tribufos (2)

vanadium (8)

Sampling Facilities

Town of Southern Pines WTP
Surface Water (SW)

Entry Point to distributionEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Clearwell
Surface Water (SW)

Clearwell EffluentEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Town of Southern Pines Distribution
Surface Water (SW)

US Hwy 1 S (Waste Management)Distribution System (DS)
500 E. Rhode Island (Penick Home)Distribution System (DS)
US Hwy 1 N (Hampton Inn)Distribution System (DS)
3395 Airport Road (Sands C. College)Distribution System (DS)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

Max. Res. Time in Dist. SystemMaximum Residence Time (MR)

FAQ

Is Town of Southern Pines tap water safe to drink?

When was Town of Southern Pines last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on November 8th, 2023.