What was found in ZIP 28401
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 | 15300 µg/L 1177% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1770 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1584 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 1250 µg/L 125% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 810 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 328.3 µg/L 2189% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 139 µg/L 232% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 125 µg/L 156% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 96 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 68 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 55 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 40 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 39.87 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 39 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 28 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 26.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 23 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromate | 14 µg/L 140% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 2.3 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2 pCi/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.6 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.4 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0124 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0115 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0098 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0085 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0077 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0071 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Hfpo-Da | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 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 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 28401
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CFPUA-WILMINGTON | NC | 212,227 |
| BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | NC | 151,357 |
| PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES | NC | 32,302 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 28401 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 28401 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 36 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 28401. 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 28401?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 28401. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 28401's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Chlorite, Fluoride, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.