What was found in ZIP 27870
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 3340 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE · 5,715 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 878 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: ROANOKE RAPIDS SANITARY DIST · 15,630 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 551.05 µg/L 3674% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: HALIFAX CO--HALIFAX · 20,250 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 319.4 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HALIFAX CO--HALIFAX · 20,250 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 370 µg/L — ROANOKE RAPIDS SANITARY DIST · 15,630 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 109.96 µg/L 137% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: HALIFAX CO--HALIFAX · 20,250 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 78.345 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HALIFAX CO--HALIFAX · 20,250 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 59.39 µg/L 99% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HALIFAX CO--HALIFAX · 20,250 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 32.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HALIFAX CO--HALIFAX · 20,250 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 26.905 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HALIFAX CO--HALIFAX · 20,250 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HALIFAX CO--HALIFAX · 20,250 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 23.9 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: ROANOKE RAPIDS SANITARY DIST · 15,630 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 16.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: ROANOKE RAPIDS SANITARY DIST · 15,630 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.695 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HALIFAX CO--HALIFAX · 20,250 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 15.7 µg/L — ROANOKE RAPIDS SANITARY DIST · 15,630 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 10 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HALIFAX CO--HALIFAX · 20,250 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.965 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HALIFAX CO--HALIFAX · 20,250 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 3.35 µg/L — ROANOKE RAPIDS SANITARY DIST · 15,630 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HALIFAX CO--HALIFAX · 20,250 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HALIFAX CO--HALIFAX · 20,250 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0054 µg/L — ROANOKE RAPIDS SANITARY DIST · 15,630 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HALIFAX CO--HALIFAX · 20,250 people · 2025 | 3/3 | 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 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 27870
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| HALIFAX CO--HALIFAX | NC | 20,250 |
| ROANOKE RAPIDS SANITARY DIST | NC | 15,630 |
| NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE | NC | 5,715 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 27870 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 27870 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 27870. 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 27870?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 27870. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 27870's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Lead, Copper, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.