What was found in ZIP 27886
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 | 1100 µg/L 28% 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 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 29.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 13.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 2.09 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.7600 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0045 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 27886
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT | NC | 14,485 |
| TARBORO, TOWN OF | NC | 10,844 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 27886 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 27886 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 27886. 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 27886?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 27886. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 27886'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.