What was found in ZIP 27801
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 | 1933 µg/L 149% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 826 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 390 µg/L 2600% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 201 µg/L 251% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 172 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 100.1 µg/L 167% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 54.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 53.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 34 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 29.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 17 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 17 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 13.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.89 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.94 pCi/L 26% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.2700 pCi/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.2000 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0094 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0086 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | 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 27801
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF | NC | 55,891 |
| EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT | NC | 14,485 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 27801 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 27801 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 27801. 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 27801?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 27801. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 27801's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Fluoride, Lead, TTHM, Chloroform, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.