What was found in ZIP 28544
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 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1218.7 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1218.7 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 881.1 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 417.4 µg/L 2783% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 150.3 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 130.488 µg/L 163% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 106.121 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 80 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 57.262 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 32 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 30 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 29.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 26 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 17 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 9.4 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.5 pCi/L 23% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.8 pCi/L 56% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.49 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | 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 28544
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| ONSLOW WTR AND SEWER AUTHORITY | NC | 156,755 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 28544 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 28544 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 28544. 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 28544?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 28544. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 28544's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Lead, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.