Water utility · Grifton · North Carolina

Town of Grifton

No health-based violations on EPA record since 2016.

Serves about 2,982 people (1,174 connections) with surface water bought from Town of Ayden and Neuse Regional WTR & SWR Auth.

  • PWSID NC0474035
  • EPA registered name: GRIFTON, TOWN OF
  • EPA record checked June 26, 2026
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Contact Town of Grifton

From EPA's record for NC0474035. PurityMap is independent of Town of Grifton.

Mailing address
PO BOX 579
GRIFTON, NC 28530
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EPA compliance record

What EPA's record shows

No health-based violations in the last 10 years, from EPA's SDWIS compliance database.

  • Lead: the 90th-percentile result in the latest lead and copper round (the round ending December 31, 2025) was not detected. The federal action level is 15 µg/L, a trigger for more treatment steps, not a legal limit.
  • Missed or late tests or reports: 4 in 10 years.
  • EPA lists 17 enforcement actions in 10 years; the latest on February 14, 2022.
Lab results EPA required (UCMR 5)

7 of 30 contaminants detected in EPA testing

EPA required this system to test for 30 unregulated and emerging contaminants, from February 2024 to November 2024.

  • Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)Above a historical reference; current applicability unverified
    4 ng/L federal MCL
    11.5ng/L
  • Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)Above a historical reference; current applicability unverified
    4 ng/L federal MCL
    6.5ng/L
  • Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)Within a historical reference; current applicability unverified
    10 ng/L federal MCL
    6.2ng/L
  • Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)Within a historical reference; current applicability unverified
    400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL · not a federal limit
    6.2ng/L
  • Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)Detected, no limit
    No federal limit
    6.8ng/L
  • Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)Within the referenced health-based guidance value
    2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory · not a legal limit
    4.4ng/L
  • Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)Detected, no limit
    No federal limit
    6.6ng/L
Results as a table30 results with limit, status, sample date and source
EPA-required lab results (UCMR 5) for Town of Grifton (PWSID NC0474035), North Carolina
ContaminantResultLimitStatusSampledSource
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)11.5 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Above a historical reference; current applicability unverified2024-04-23 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)6.5 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Above a historical reference; current applicability unverified2024-04-23 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)6.2 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Within a historical reference; current applicability unverified2024-04-23 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)4.4 ng/L2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)Screening level, not a legal limitWithin the referenced health-based guidance value2024-04-23 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)6.2 ng/L400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)Within a historical reference; current applicability unverified2024-04-23 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)6.8 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyDetected, no limit2024-04-23 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)6.6 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyDetected, no limit2024-04-23 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2024-04-23 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2024-04-23 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2024-04-23 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2024-04-23 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2024-04-23 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2024-04-23 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals)< 5 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Not detected above the reporting limit2024-04-23 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
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 limit2024-02-20 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2024-02-20 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)< 6 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2024-02-20 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA)< 20 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2024-04-23 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2024-04-23 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2024-04-23 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2024-04-23 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2024-04-23 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2024-04-23 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2024-04-23 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2024-04-23 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)< 4 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Not detected above the reporting limit2024-04-23 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2024-04-23 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)< 8 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2024-02-20 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)< 7 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2024-02-20 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2024-04-23 to 2024-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: GRIFTON, TOWN OF (NC0474035)
Not detected (23)
  • 11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)
  • 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)
  • 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)
  • 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)
  • 9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)
  • 4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)
  • Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals)
  • N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)
  • Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA)
  • N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)
  • Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)
  • Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)
  • Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA)
  • Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)
  • Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)
  • Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)
  • Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)
  • Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)
  • Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)
  • Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)
  • Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)
  • Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)
  • Lithium
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What is the phone number for Town of Grifton?

Town of Grifton's phone number on EPA record is 919-222-8866. Its mailing address is PO BOX 579, GRIFTON, NC 28530.

Where does Town of Grifton get its water?

According to EPA's record, Town of Grifton uses surface water bought from Town of Ayden and Neuse Regional WTR & SWR Auth.

Does Town of Grifton have any EPA violations?

No health-based violations on EPA record since 2016. EPA also lists 4 missed or late tests or reports in 10 years. The record comes from EPA's SDWIS compliance database.

What is Town of Grifton's latest lead result?

Lead was not detected at the 90th percentile of tap samples in Town of Grifton's latest lead and copper round, which ended in December 2025. The federal action level is 15 µg/L.

Who do I contact about my Town of Grifton water bill?

PurityMap has no verified website for Town of Grifton. Its phone number on EPA record is 919-222-8866. Its mailing address on EPA record is PO BOX 579, GRIFTON, NC 28530. Your water bill lists the ways to contact your supplier and pay. PurityMap does not take payments.