National Drinking Water Database
Tritium in North Carolina
Tritium is a pollutant from commercial nuclear reactors, research reactors and government weapons production plants.
The Most Polluted Communities in North Carolina
1 water utilities reported detecting Tritium in tap water since 2004, according to EWG's analysis of water quality data supplied by state water agencies
Ranked by highest average Tritium level
| Rank | System | Population Served | Positive test results of total reported tests | Average Level (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandywine Bay Morehead City, NC | 2,143 | 4 of 5 | 105.07 pCi/L (0 to 131.34 pCi/L) |
Health Based Limits for Tritium
There are no health based standards that EWG is using for this chemical
Violation Summary for Tritium in North Carolina
Data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency includes the following violations of federal standards in North Carolina since 2004
| Violation Type | Number of Violations |
|---|---|
| Failure to monitor regularly | 7 |