What was found in ZIP 28301
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 | 1160 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM · 226,441 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1400 µg/L — ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 760.7 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM · 226,441 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 961 µg/L — ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 150.5 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM · 226,441 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 409.4 µg/L — ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 77 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM · 226,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 48 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM · 226,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 36.09 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM · 226,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 29 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM · 226,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 26.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM · 226,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 25.034 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM · 226,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM · 226,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 15.49 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM · 226,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM · 226,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 10 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM · 226,441 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM · 226,441 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 6.5 pCi/L 130% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.6 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM · 226,441 people · 2016 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.8 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM · 226,441 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.4 pCi/L 23% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM · 226,441 people · 2016 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2.61 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.6000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.3000 µg/L 150% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 0.2000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dinoseb | 0.2500 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Hfpo-Da | 0.0340 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0110 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM · 226,441 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0300 µg/L — ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2023 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0215 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM · 226,441 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0290 µg/L — ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2023 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0182 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM · 226,441 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0250 µg/L — ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2023 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0218 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM · 226,441 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0191 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM · 226,441 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0070 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM · 226,441 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0160 µg/L — ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2023 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0121 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM · 226,441 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0114 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM · 226,441 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0077 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM · 226,441 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpes | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 67,970 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM · 226,441 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 28301
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMM | NC | 226,441 |
| ROBESON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | NC | 67,970 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 28301 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 28301 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 35 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 28301. 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 28301?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 28301. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 28301's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.