What was found in ZIP 28501
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1340 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 958 µg/L 6387% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 720 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 690 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 144.9 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 72 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 58 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 56.2 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 34.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 26.7 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 18.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 9.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 5.1 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Vinyl Chloride | 4.6 µg/L 230% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 2 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.7 pCi/L 34% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.6 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Benzene | 1 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.9000 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Heptachlor Epoxide | 0.1900 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Bhc-Gamma | 0.0400 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0400 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0115 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0077 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0072 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0070 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 4/4 | 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 28501
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| KINSTON, CITY OF | NC | 27,475 |
| NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP | NC | 15,494 |
| DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION | NC | 14,196 |
| JONES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | NC | 8,860 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 28501 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 28501 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 33 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 28501. 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 28501?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 28501. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 28501's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Lead, Fluoride, Copper, Xylenes, Total, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.