What was found in ZIP 28445
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 3500 µg/L 88% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 2342 µg/L 180% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1584 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1584 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 417.4 µg/L 2783% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 150.3 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 130.488 µg/L 163% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 106.121 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 105 µg/L 175% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 80 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 43 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 39.87 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 30 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 29.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 27.75 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 26.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 17 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 10 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 9.4 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.5 pCi/L 23% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.8 pCi/L 56% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.49 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0076 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0048 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 28445
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| ONSLOW WTR AND SEWER AUTHORITY | NC | 156,755 |
| PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES | NC | 32,302 |
| SURF CITY, TOWN OF | NC | 9,730 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 28445 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 28445 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 28445. 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 28445?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 28445. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 28445's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Lead, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.