What was found in ZIP 28538
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 958 µg/L 6387% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 454 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 620 µg/L — GREENE CO REGIONAL WATER SYST · 11,026 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 158.25 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 520.8 µg/L — GREENE CO REGIONAL WATER SYST · 11,026 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 39 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 36.85499999999999 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 25.06 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 24.904999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 8.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.879999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 6.774999999999999 µg/L — GREENE CO REGIONAL WATER SYST · 11,026 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.9599999999999995 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5.3 µg/L — GREENE CO REGIONAL WATER SYST · 11,026 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.824999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: GREENE CO REGIONAL WATER SYST · 11,026 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.9799999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2.2 µg/L — GREENE CO REGIONAL WATER SYST · 11,026 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.6 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.7000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0400 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0101 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0077 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0072 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0060 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 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 28538
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP | NC | 15,494 |
| GREENE CO REGIONAL WATER SYST | NC | 11,026 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 28538 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 28538 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 28538. 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 28538?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 28538. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 28538's water?
EPA monitoring detected Lead, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.