PFAS Contamination in North Carolina
174 contamination sites tracked
North Carolina has 174 PFAS contamination sites, with the GenX contamination of the Cape Fear River drawing national attention. The state has been at the forefront of identifying emerging PFAS compounds.
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Get a Free Assessment →North Carolina confronts widespread PFAS contamination from military installations and industrial sources throughout the state. Fort Bragg (now Fort Liberty), one of the nation's largest military installations, has created extensive contamination affecting the Cape Fear River watershed and surrounding communities. Seymour Johnson Air Force Base near Goldsboro has additional contamination affecting the Neuse River system and eastern North Carolina communities.
The Chemours facility in Fayetteville, successor to DuPont's operations, has released PFAS compounds into the Cape Fear River, affecting drinking water supplies for hundreds of thousands of residents downstream. The contamination has prompted major litigation and regulatory action, making North Carolina a focal point for PFAS policy development. The state's extensive military presence and industrial activities have created numerous additional sources requiring investigation and cleanup.
Key Facts
- Fort Bragg creates extensive Cape Fear River watershed contamination
- Chemours facility affects drinking water for hundreds of thousands downstream
- State becomes focal point for PFAS policy development and litigation
State Regulations
North Carolina has established Health Goals for PFOA and PFOS and requires enhanced monitoring for public water systems. The state has implemented strong enforcement actions against industrial sources and provides alternative water supplies for affected communities.
Cities (127)
Sites (174)
CONCORD, CITY OF
CONCORD, NC · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
HARRISBURG, TOWN OF
HARRISBURG, NC · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
NEWTON, CITY OF
NEWTON, NC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
MAIDEN, TOWN OF
MAIDEN, NC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
KINGS MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
BELMONT, CITY OF
BELMONT, NC · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
BESSEMER CITY, CITY OF
BESSEMER CITY, NC · Public Water System · 7 contaminants
DALLAS, TOWN OF
DALLAS, NC · Public Water System · 6 contaminants
IREDELL WATER CORPORATION
STATESVILLE, NC · Public Water System · 9 contaminants
WEST IREDELL WATER CORPORATION
STATESVILLE, NC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
DIAMOND HEAD S/D
CARY, NC · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
HARBOUR POINT S/D
CHARLOTTE, NC · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
LINCOLNTON, CITY OF
LINCOLNTON, NC · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
LINCOLN COUNTY WTP
DENVER, NC · Public Water System · 3 contaminants
OLD FORT, TOWN OF
OLD FORT, NC · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
CHARLOTTE WATER
CHARLOTTE, NC · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
LAMPLIGHTER SOUTH-DANBY
CHARLOTTE, NC · Public Water System · 6 contaminants
CHINA GROVE, TOWN OF
SALISBURY, NC · Public Water System · 3 contaminants
KANNAPOLIS, CITY OF
KANNAPOLIS, NC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
BROAD RIVER WATER AUTHORITY
RUTHERFORDTON, NC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
ALBEMARLE, CITY OF
ALBEMARLE, NC · Public Water System · 3 contaminants
NORWOOD, TOWN OF
NORWOOD, NC · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
PFEIFFER-N STANLY WATER ASSOC
RICHFIELD, NC · Public Water System · 3 contaminants
STANLY CO-WEST STANLY DIST
ALBEMARLE, NC · Public Water System · 3 contaminants
CONNESTEE FALLS
CHARLOTTE, NC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
MONROE, CITY OF
MONROE, NC · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
WINGATE, TOWN OF
WINGATE, NC · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
UNION COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
MONROE, NC · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
BOONE, TOWN OF
BOONE, NC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
WEST WILKES WTR ASSOCIATION INC
MILLERS CREEK, NC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
BLUE RIDGE WATER ASSOCIATION
HAYS, NC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
BURLINGTON, CITY OF
BURLINGTON, NC · Public Water System · 7 contaminants
GRAHAM, CITY OF
GRAHAM, NC · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
MEBANE, CITY OF
MEBANE, NC · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
ELON, TOWN OF
ELON, NC · Public Water System · 3 contaminants
THOMASVILLE, CITY OF
THOMASVILLE, NC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
HANDY SANITARY DISTRICT
DENTON, NC · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
MOCKSVILLE, TOWN OF
MOCKSVILLE, NC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
OXFORD, CITY OF
OXFORD, NC · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
SOUTH GRANVILLE WTR&SEWER AUTHORITY
BUTNER, NC · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
GREENSBORO, CITY OF
GREENSBORO, NC · Public Water System · 9 contaminants
HIGH POINT, CITY OF
HIGH POINT, NC · Public Water System · 6 contaminants
GIBSONVILLE, TOWN OF
GIBSONVILLE, NC · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
JAMESTOWN, TOWN OF
JAMESTOWN, NC · Public Water System · 8 contaminants
CHILDRENS CHOICE CHILDCARE
SUMMERFIELD, NC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
ROXBORO, CITY OF
ROXBORO, NC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
ASHEBORO, CITY OF
ASHEBORO, NC · Public Water System · 8 contaminants
RANDLEMAN, CITY OF
RANDLEMAN, NC · Public Water System · 8 contaminants
ARCHDALE, CITY OF
ARCHDALE, NC · Public Water System · 8 contaminants
REIDSVILLE, CITY OF
REIDSVILLE, NC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
HENDERSON-KERR LAKE REG WTR
HENDERSON, NC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
WARREN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
WARRENTON, NC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
YADKINVILLE, TOWN OF
YADKINVILLE, NC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
ANSON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
WADESBORO, NC · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
WADESBORO, TOWN OF
WADESBORO, NC · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
ELIZABETHTOWN, TOWN OF
ELIZABETHTOWN, NC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
BLADEN CO WTR DIST-EAST BLADEN
ELIZABETHTOWN, NC · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
SMITHFIELD FRESH MEATS CORP - TAR HEEL
TARHEEL, NC · Public Water System · 7 contaminants
SILER CITY, TOWN OF
SILER CITY, NC · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
PITTSBORO, TOWN OF
SANFORD, NC · Public Water System · 3 contaminants
CHATHAM CO-NORTH
SANFORD, NC · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM
FAYETTEVILLE, NC · Public Water System · 9 contaminants
SPRING LAKE, TOWN OF
SPRING LAKE, NC · Public Water System · 8 contaminants
BROOKWOOD COMM WTR SYSTEM
CARY, NC · Public Water System · 8 contaminants
CLIFFDALE WEST
CARY, NC · Public Water System · 7 contaminants
DURHAM, CITY OF
DURHAM, NC · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
DUNN, CITY OF
DUNN, NC · Public Water System · 8 contaminants
ANGIER, TOWN OF
ANGIER, NC · Public Water System · 8 contaminants
LILLINGTON WATER SYSTEM
LILLINGTON, NC · Public Water System · 8 contaminants
HARNETT REGIONAL WATER
LILLINGTON, NC · Public Water System · 7 contaminants
HOKE CO REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM
RAEFORD, NC · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
HOKE CO REGIONAL--ROCKFISH
RAEFORD, NC · Public Water System · 8 contaminants
SMITHFIELD, TOWN OF
SMITHFIELD, NC · Public Water System · 6 contaminants
SELMA, TOWN OF
SELMA, NC · Public Water System · 7 contaminants
CLAYTON, TOWN OF
CLAYTON, NC · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
BENSON, TOWN OF
BENSON, NC · Public Water System · 8 contaminants
JOHNSTON CO-WEST
SMITHFIELD, NC · Public Water System · 8 contaminants
SOUTHGATE S/D
CARY, NC · Public Water System · 6 contaminants
FLOWERS PLANTATION
CARY, NC · Public Water System · 8 contaminants
SANFORD, CITY OF
SANFORD, NC · Public Water System · 8 contaminants
CAROLINA TRACE WATER SYSTEM
CHARLOTTE, NC · Public Water System · 8 contaminants
FARM WATER WORKS
SANFORD, NC · Public Water System · 3 contaminants
MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
MT GILEAD, NC · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
TROY, TOWN OF
TROY, NC · Public Water System · 3 contaminants
ABERDEEN, TOWN OF
ABERDEEN, NC · Public Water System · 6 contaminants
MOORE CO PUBLIC UTIL-PINEHURST
CARTHAGE, NC · Public Water System · 8 contaminants
ORANGE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY
CARRBORO, NC · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
ORANGE-ALAMANCE WATER SYSTEM
MEBANE, NC · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
HAMLET WATER SYSTEM
HAMLET, NC · Public Water System · 3 contaminants
ROCKINGHAM, CITY OF
ROCKINGHAM, NC · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
RICHMOND COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
ROCKINGHAM, NC · Public Water System · 6 contaminants
LUMBERTON, CITY OF
LUMBERTON, NC · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
LUMBERTON, NC · Public Water System · 11 contaminants
RALEIGH, CITY OF
RALEIGH, NC · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
CARY, TOWN OF
CARY, NC · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
APEX, TOWN OF
APEX, NC · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
HOLLY SPRINGS, TOWN OF
HOLLY SPRINGS, NC · Public Water System · 8 contaminants
FUQUAY-VARINA, TOWN OF
FUQUAY-VARINA, NC · Public Water System · 9 contaminants
MEADOW LAKE S/D
APEX, NC · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
BAYLEAF MASTER
CARY, NC · Public Water System · 10 contaminants
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