Well Water Nerd

PFOA in North Carolina well water

In North Carolina, 0% of 26 tested private well samples exceeded the EPA limit for PFOA (4 ng/L).

PFOA is a forever chemical from firefighting foam, industrial discharge and consumer products. It builds up in the body and is linked to kidney and testicular cancer, high cholesterol, immune effects and low birth weight.

Check your PFOA number

Type the value from your lab report. It is compared to the EPA limit, the same way the full interpretation does it.

Getting it fixed

Book a free in-home water test with a licensed local company, or see the treatment guide for what removes PFOA.

Sources

  • Individual samples from the USGS Water Quality Portal and state monitoring, summarized per geography. PFOA counts and shares are listed on each county and town page with their sources.