What was found in ZIP 28719
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 365.5 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CHEROKEE WATER SYSTEM · 16,203 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 353.5 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CHEROKEE WATER SYSTEM · 16,203 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 29.5 µg/L 197% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CHEROKEE WATER SYSTEM · 16,203 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 21.62 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CHEROKEE WATER SYSTEM · 16,203 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.14924 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: CHEROKEE WATER SYSTEM · 16,203 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9601 pCi/L 19% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CHEROKEE WATER SYSTEM · 16,203 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.9500 pCi/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CHEROKEE WATER SYSTEM · 16,203 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CHEROKEE WATER SYSTEM · 16,203 people · 2026 | 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 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 28719
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE WATER SYSTEM | NC | 16,203 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 28719 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 28719 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 28719. 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 28719?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 28719. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 28719's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Lead, Copper, Combined Uranium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.