What was found in ZIP 27542
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 2193 µg/L 169% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 600 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 115 µg/L 144% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 92 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 60 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 31 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 28 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 27 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 26 µg/L 173% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 21 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 17.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.4500 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1300 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0144 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0097 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0082 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0078 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0077 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 27542
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| JOHNSTON CO-EAST | NC | 25,212 |
| WILSON CO SOUTHWEST WATER DIST | NC | 5,730 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 27542 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 27542 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 27542. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 27542?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 27542. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 27542's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Fluoride, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.