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City water report · 2026

Is Fayetteville Tap Water Safe? 2026 Water Quality Report

Short answer: Three PFAS, PFHxS, PFOA and PFOS, are above their federal limits (2024 limits that water systems have until at least 2029 to meet); 4 more are detected with no federal limit, and everything else measured is within its reference or not detected. Fayetteville Public Works Commission serves 226,441 residents.

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4 water systems report serving Fayetteville

This report uses the largest, FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM. Your water bill or annual water quality report names your actual supplier.

Source
Surface water
Lead service lines
0 lead, 247 galvanized, 31,568 unknown

Source: EPA SDWIS 2026Q2.

Your water utility

Fayetteville Public Works Commission: contact and record

What stands out

Three PFAS above the 2024 federal limit

Each bar is drawn in blocks of its own limit, so the length shows how far above it the result sits.

PFOS

Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid

5.5× the limit

21.8ng/L

Each block = 4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)

EPA UCMR 5 · sampled 2023Evidence
PFOA

Perfluorooctanoic acid

2.8× the limit

11ng/L

Each block = 4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)

EPA UCMR 5 · sampled 2023Evidence
PFHxS

Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid

1.9× the limit

19.1ng/L

Each block = 10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)

EPA UCMR 5 · sampled 2023Evidence

Coverage by group

31 results on record
  • PFAS (forever chemicals)3 above · 6 detected · 20 not detected
  • Metals & lead1 not detected
  • Disinfection by-productsNot monitored
  • Other1 not detected
Every detected result

9 detected results, by distance from their limit

FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (EPA PWSID NC0326010) delivers surface water to 226,441 residents. This report reflects 29 individual PFAS result(s) from the source UCMR5 observations and the latest Lead & Copper Rule 90th-percentile result. Water hardness and disinfectant type are pending the utility's own annual report.

22 other contaminants tested, none detected
  • 11Cl-PF3OUdS
  • 4:2 FTS
  • 8:2 FTS
  • 9Cl-PF3ONS
  • ADONA
  • HFPO-DA (GenX)
  • NEtFOSAA
  • NFDHA
  • NMeFOSAA
  • PFDA
  • PFDoA
  • PFEESA
  • PFHpS
  • PFMBA
  • PFMPA
  • PFNA
  • PFPeS
  • PFTA
  • PFTrDA
  • PFUnA
  • Lithium
  • Lead (90th percentile)
Track record

0health-based violations in the last 10 years

From EPA SDWIS. A clean violation history means no enforcement action was recorded; it does not cover contaminants without a limit.

Not in this recordDisinfection by-products weren't monitored in this dataset

No result is not a pass. Your utility's annual water quality report may list them, and a certified lab test covers your own tap.

What you can do

Test first, then treat what was found

  1. 01 · TestTest your own tap

    Plumbing inside a home can add lead that the system record can't show. A tap test tells you what reaches your glass.

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  2. 02 · Treat PFASReverse osmosis, or carbon certified for PFAS

    PFOS 21.8 ng/L, above the 4 ng/L limit (+8 more PFAS detected)

    NSF/ANSI 58 or 53, with PFHxS/PFOA/PFOS/PFBS/PFHxA/6:2 FTS/PFBA/PFHpA/PFPeA named on the listing
    Treatment for PFAS →
  3. 03 · LeadLead-certified carbon filter, or reverse osmosis

    247 galvanized lines to replace

    NSF/ANSI 53 (lead)
    Treatment for Lead →

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Under-Sink Filter

Aquasana Claryum 2-Stage Under-Sink Filter (AQ-5200)

  • PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • PFOS: eligible, evidence match
  • Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • Not established: PFHxS, Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and 4 more
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  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
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Under-Sink Filter

Aquasana Claryum 3-Stage Max Flow Under-Sink Filter (AQ-6300M)

  • PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • PFOS: eligible, evidence match
  • Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • Not established: PFHxS, Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and 4 more
Not suitable for (5)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
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Countertop System

Aquasana Clean Water Machine Countertop Filter (AQ-CWM2)

  • PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • PFOS: eligible, evidence match
  • Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • Not established: PFHxS, Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and 4 more
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
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Countertop System

Patriot Pure Ultimate Water Filtration System

  • PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • PFOS: eligible, evidence match
  • Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • Not established: PFHxS, Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and 4 more
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
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Countertop System

AquaTru Carafe Countertop Reverse-Osmosis Purifier (AT100)

  • PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • PFOS: eligible, evidence match
  • Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • Not established: PFHxS, Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and 4 more
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
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Countertop System

AquaTru Classic Countertop Reverse-Osmosis Purifier (AT2000)

  • PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • PFOS: eligible, evidence match
  • Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • Not established: PFHxS, Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and 4 more
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
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Under-Sink Filter

Waterdrop G3P600 Tankless Reverse-Osmosis System

  • PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • PFOS: eligible, evidence match
  • Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • Not established: PFHxS, Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and 4 more
Not suitable for (5)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
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  • Renters who can't modify plumbing
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Under-Sink Filter

Waterdrop G3P800 Tankless Reverse-Osmosis System

  • PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • PFOS: eligible, evidence match
  • Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • Not established: PFHxS, Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and 4 more
Not suitable for (5)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
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  • Renters who can't modify plumbing
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Refrigerator Filter

Whirlpool Filter 3 Refrigerator Water Filter (WHR3RXD1)

  • PFOA: eligible, evidence match
  • PFOS: eligible, evidence match
  • Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • Not established: PFHxS, Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and 4 more
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
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Water Pitcher

Brita Elite Water Filter Pitcher

  • Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • Not established: PFHxS, PFOA, PFOS and 6 more
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
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Water Pitcher

Culligan ZeroWater 10-Cup Pitcher (ZEROP10)

  • Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • Not established: PFHxS, PFOA, PFOS and 6 more
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
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Faucet Attachment

PUR Plus Faucet Filter (FM2500V)

  • Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • Not established: PFHxS, PFOA, PFOS and 6 more
Not suitable for (3)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
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Under-Sink Filter

Frizzlife SP99 Under-Sink Filter

  • Lead: eligible, evidence match
  • Not established: PFHxS, PFOA, PFOS and 6 more
Not suitable for (4)
  • Treating every tap in the home
  • A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
  • All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Fayetteville tap water safe to drink?

PurityMap does not give a safe/unsafe verdict; it shows what the public records measured. For Fayetteville, PFOS 21.8 ng/L (limit 4 ng/L), PFOA 11 ng/L (limit 4 ng/L) and PFHxS 19.1 ng/L (limit 10 ng/L) were measured above their limits in EPA's 2024 testing. FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (PWSID NC0326010) has a Purity Score of 57/100 (confidence: moderate), assessed at the water-system level and computed only from contaminants that were measured. Water can change in your own pipes, so a certified test is the only way to know what comes out of your tap.

Who provides tap water in Fayetteville?

FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (PWS ID NC0326010) is the public water system on record for Fayetteville, North Carolina, serving about 226,441 people. Confirm the utility on your water bill before acting on a specific finding.

Where does Fayetteville get its drinking water?

Surface water (primary source of record in EPA SDWIS).

Are PFAS "forever chemicals" in Fayetteville's water?

Yes. In EPA's UCMR 5 testing (2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10), PFOS was measured at 21.8 ng/L against a 4 ng/L federal limit, PFOA was measured at 11 ng/L against a 4 ng/L federal limit and PFHxS was measured at 19.1 ng/L against a 10 ng/L federal limit. PFBS (12.1 ng/L, below the 2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory) and PFHxA (18.2 ng/L, below the 400,000 ng/L state limit) were also detected. 6:2 FTS (7.7 ng/L), PFBA (11.4 ng/L), PFHpA (7 ng/L) and PFPeA (21.5 ng/L) were also detected; they have no federal or state limit. Reverse osmosis and filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for PFOA/PFOS reduce them at the tap.

Is there lead in Fayetteville's tap water?

Lead is not in Fayetteville's current published record. Lead usually enters from a building's own pipes and fixtures, so a certified home test is the way to know yours.

What does the latest Fayetteville water report show?

PurityMap's current record for Fayetteville holds 31 findings: 3 above a reference, 2 detected within the reference, 4 detected with no limit and 22 not detected. Each finding links to its dated public record; a parameter that was never monitored is shown as pending, not as a pass.

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Sources and dataAll 31 records and their sourcesEPA UCMR 5 · EPA SDWIS (Lead & Copper Rule)
ContaminantResultBenchmarkStatusSampledSource
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)21.8 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Above a historical reference; current applicability unverified2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)11 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Above a historical reference; current applicability unverified2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)19.1 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Above a historical reference; current applicability unverified2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)12.1 ng/L2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)Screening level, not a legal limitWithin the referenced health-based guidance value2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)18.2 ng/L400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)Within a historical reference; current applicability unverified2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)7.7 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyDetected, no limit2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)11.4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyDetected, no limit2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)7 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyDetected, no limit2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)21.5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyDetected, no limit2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
22 other contaminants tested — none detected
ContaminantResultBenchmarkStatusSampledSource
11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals)< 5 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Not detected above the reporting limit2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
Lead (90th percentile)Non-Detect (ND)15 µg/L federal action levelNot detected above the reporting limit2026–2028 monitoring period (still open)Lead & Copper Rule 90th-percentile: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
Lithium< 9 µg/L10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit)Screening level, not a legal limitNot detected above the reporting limit2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)< 6 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA)< 20 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)< 4 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Not detected above the reporting limit2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)< 8 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)< 7 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)
Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)

Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)

Result
21.8 ng/L
Benchmark
4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)
Status
Above a historical reference; current applicability unverified
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)

Result
11 ng/L
Benchmark
4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)
Status
Above a historical reference; current applicability unverified
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)

Result
19.1 ng/L
Benchmark
10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)
Status
Above a historical reference; current applicability unverified
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)

Result
12.1 ng/L
Benchmark
2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)Screening level, not a legal limit
Status
Within the referenced health-based guidance value
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)

Result
18.2 ng/L
Benchmark
400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)
Status
Within a historical reference; current applicability unverified
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)

Result
7.7 ng/L
Benchmark
No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
Status
Detected, no limit
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)

Result
11.4 ng/L
Benchmark
No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
Status
Detected, no limit
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)

Result
7 ng/L
Benchmark
No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
Status
Detected, no limit
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)

Result
21.5 ng/L
Benchmark
No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
Status
Detected, no limit
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10
22 other contaminants tested — none detected

11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)

Result
< 5 ng/L
Benchmark
No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
Status
Not detected above the reporting limit
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

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

Result
< 5 ng/L
Benchmark
No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
Status
Not detected above the reporting limit
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

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

Result
< 3 ng/L
Benchmark
No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
Status
Not detected above the reporting limit
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)

Result
< 3 ng/L
Benchmark
No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
Status
Not detected above the reporting limit
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)

Result
< 2 ng/L
Benchmark
No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
Status
Not detected above the reporting limit
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals)

Result
< 5 ng/L
Benchmark
10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)
Status
Not detected above the reporting limit
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

Lead (90th percentile)

Result
Non-Detect (ND)
Benchmark
15 µg/L federal action level
Status
Not detected above the reporting limit
Sampled
2026–2028 monitoring period (still open)

Lithium

Result
< 9 µg/L
Benchmark
10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit)Screening level, not a legal limit
Status
Not detected above the reporting limit
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)

Result
< 5 ng/L
Benchmark
No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
Status
Not detected above the reporting limit
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)

Result
< 6 ng/L
Benchmark
No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
Status
Not detected above the reporting limit
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA)

Result
< 20 ng/L
Benchmark
No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
Status
Not detected above the reporting limit
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA)

Result
< 3 ng/L
Benchmark
No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
Status
Not detected above the reporting limit
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)

Result
< 4 ng/L
Benchmark
No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
Status
Not detected above the reporting limit
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)

Result
< 3 ng/L
Benchmark
No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
Status
Not detected above the reporting limit
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)

Result
< 3 ng/L
Benchmark
No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
Status
Not detected above the reporting limit
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)

Result
< 3 ng/L
Benchmark
No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
Status
Not detected above the reporting limit
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)

Result
< 3 ng/L
Benchmark
No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
Status
Not detected above the reporting limit
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

Result
< 4 ng/L
Benchmark
10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)
Status
Not detected above the reporting limit
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)

Result
< 4 ng/L
Benchmark
No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
Status
Not detected above the reporting limit
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)

Result
< 8 ng/L
Benchmark
No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
Status
Not detected above the reporting limit
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)

Result
< 7 ng/L
Benchmark
No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
Status
Not detected above the reporting limit
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)

Result
< 2 ng/L
Benchmark
No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
Status
Not detected above the reporting limit
Sampled
2023-10-17 to 2024-07-10

Every value is the published result from the cited public record. A reporting limit is the lowest level the method could reliably quantify; a non-detect is not a guarantee of zero.

  • UCMR5 Analytical Results

    UCMR5 Analytical Results: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)

    US EPA

    Published
    2026-01-15
    Newest sample
    2024-07-10
    Findings here
    30

    View source ↗Source record

  • State SDWIS Compliance Record

    Lead & Copper Rule 90th-percentile: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM (NC0326010)

    US EPA SDWIS

    Published
    2026-07-09
    Newest sample
    2028
    Findings here
    1

    View source ↗Source record

Methodology: how we analyze water. Prepared with AI assistance and reviewed by the PurityMap Editorial Team before publication.

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