Wilmington, NC Water Quality Report
Utility: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA)
Water Source: Cape Fear River (primary), Groundwater (supplemental)
Please note: This page is a plain-language overview and is not the official report. Values shown are the federal or state limits, not measured results — refer to your utility's published Consumer Confidence Report for current measured values. CCRs reflect the utility's system; conditions at your own tap can differ due to household plumbing. Book a free in-home test for tap-level data.
Key Contaminants Detected
PFAS / GenX (HFPO-DA)
GenX discharges into the Cape Fear River have been the subject of state and federal action. CFPUA has implemented enhanced treatment and publishes ongoing PFAS monitoring results.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
A regulated disinfection byproduct. Organic-rich river source water increases the potential for its formation.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
A regulated disinfection byproduct with its own federal maximum contaminant level.
Bromide
Bromide is not federally regulated in drinking water, but it can react with disinfectants to form brominated byproducts, which is an area of ongoing research.
What an In-Home Test Adds to Your CCR
A Consumer Confidence Report reflects water quality within the utility's system. ClearFlow's free in-home test measures conditions at your own faucet, including lead, iron, manganese, hardness, TDS, and pH — values that can differ from system-wide results because of your home's plumbing.
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