What was found in ZIP 28638
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 752.6 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: LENOIR, CITY OF · 25,573 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 240.25 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LENOIR, CITY OF · 25,573 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 261.39999999999986 µg/L — BATON WATER CORPORATION · 7,874 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 57.39999999999998 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LENOIR, CITY OF · 25,573 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 81.755 µg/L — CALDWELL CO WATER SYSTEM-SE · 15,710 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 50.11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LENOIR, CITY OF · 25,573 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 80.58 µg/L — CALDWELL CO WATER SYSTEM-SE · 15,710 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 41.69999999999999 µg/L 69% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LENOIR, CITY OF · 25,573 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 48 µg/L — CALDWELL CO WATER SYSTEM-SE · 15,710 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 23.82 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LENOIR, CITY OF · 25,573 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 28.709999999999987 µg/L — CALDWELL COUNTY WATER--WEST · 8,763 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 25 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BATON WATER CORPORATION · 7,874 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.209999999999987 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LENOIR, CITY OF · 25,573 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 24.685000000000002 µg/L — BATON WATER CORPORATION · 7,874 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 23.249999999999993 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LENOIR, CITY OF · 25,573 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.9 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: LENOIR, CITY OF · 25,573 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 14 µg/L — BATON WATER CORPORATION · 7,874 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 13.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LENOIR, CITY OF · 25,573 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.119999999999997 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LENOIR, CITY OF · 25,573 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 11.12 µg/L — SAWMILLS, TOWN OF · 5,524 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LENOIR, CITY OF · 25,573 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9000 pCi/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: LENOIR, CITY OF · 25,573 people · 2012 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LENOIR, CITY OF · 25,573 people · 2025 | 5/5 | 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 28638
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| LENOIR, CITY OF | NC | 25,573 |
| CALDWELL CO WATER SYSTEM-SE | NC | 15,710 |
| CALDWELL COUNTY WATER--WEST | NC | 8,763 |
| BATON WATER CORPORATION | NC | 7,874 |
| SAWMILLS, TOWN OF | NC | 5,524 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 28638 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 28638 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 28638. 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 28638?
5 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 28638. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 28638's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.