What was found in ZIP 28551
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 | 1700 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1157 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 958 µg/L 6387% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 59 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 47 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 30.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 28 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 19 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 10.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Vinyl Chloride | 5.4 µg/L 270% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 2 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.4 pCi/L 48% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 2 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.6 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 1 µg/L 500% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 0.2000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.8000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Styrene | 0.6000 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorobenzene | 0.3800 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0101 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0084 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0072 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0060 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | 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 28551
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS | NC | 39,403 |
| NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP | NC | 15,494 |
| GREENE CO REGIONAL WATER SYST | NC | 11,026 |
| FORK TOWNSHIP SANITARY DISTRICT | NC | 9,572 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 28551 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 28551 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 30 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 28551. 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 28551?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 28551. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 28551's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Copper, Lead, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.