What was found in ZIP 27962
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 983 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 6,693 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 268 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 6,693 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 45.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 6,693 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 60.3 µg/L — PLYMOUTH WATER SYSTEM · 3,243 people · 2023 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromoform | 2.07 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 6,693 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 20.4 µg/L — PLYMOUTH WATER SYSTEM · 3,243 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 17.35 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 6,693 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 16.66 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 6,693 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 9.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 6,693 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 6,693 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 7.4 µg/L — PLYMOUTH WATER SYSTEM · 3,243 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 6,693 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 6,693 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 6,693 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 6,693 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 4.385 µg/L — PLYMOUTH WATER SYSTEM · 3,243 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.325 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 6,693 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 2.4 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 6,693 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 6,693 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.28 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: PLYMOUTH WATER SYSTEM · 3,243 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: PLYMOUTH WATER SYSTEM · 3,243 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0070 mg/L 47% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 6,693 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 27962
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | NC | 6,693 |
| PLYMOUTH WATER SYSTEM | NC | 3,243 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 27962 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 27962 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 27962. 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 27962?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 27962. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 27962's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Copper, Lithium, Bromoform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.