What was found in ZIP 27897
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 | 1880 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HERTFORD COUNTY RURAL WATER · 7,970 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 3340 µg/L — NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE · 5,715 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 707 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HERTFORD COUNTY RURAL WATER · 7,970 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 150 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HERTFORD COUNTY RURAL WATER · 7,970 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 229.95 µg/L — NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE · 5,715 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 23.03 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HERTFORD COUNTY RURAL WATER · 7,970 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 23.9 µg/L — NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE · 5,715 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.825 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HERTFORD COUNTY RURAL WATER · 7,970 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 13.675 µg/L — NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE · 5,715 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 10.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HERTFORD COUNTY RURAL WATER · 7,970 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 9.375 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HERTFORD COUNTY RURAL WATER · 7,970 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.525 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HERTFORD COUNTY RURAL WATER · 7,970 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5.625 µg/L — NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE · 5,715 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.79 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HERTFORD COUNTY RURAL WATER · 7,970 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 3.55 µg/L — NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE · 5,715 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HERTFORD COUNTY RURAL WATER · 7,970 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.575 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE · 5,715 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.285 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE · 5,715 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HERTFORD COUNTY RURAL WATER · 7,970 people · 2025 | 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 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 27897
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| HERTFORD COUNTY RURAL WATER | NC | 7,970 |
| NORTHAMPTON--MILWAUKEE | NC | 5,715 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 27897 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 27897 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 27897. 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 27897?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 27897. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 27897's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.