What was found in ZIP 27244
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 | 702.5 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BURLINGTON, CITY OF · 61,365 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 146.005 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: BURLINGTON, CITY OF · 61,365 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 97.4 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BURLINGTON, CITY OF · 61,365 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 108.5 µg/L — ELON, TOWN OF · 11,350 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 70 µg/L 88% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BURLINGTON, CITY OF · 61,365 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 85.9 µg/L — ELON, TOWN OF · 11,350 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 59.279 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BURLINGTON, CITY OF · 61,365 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 74 µg/L — ELON, TOWN OF · 11,350 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 65.35 µg/L 109% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: BURLINGTON, CITY OF · 61,365 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 69.7 µg/L — GIBSONVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,920 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 31 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BURLINGTON, CITY OF · 61,365 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 37.05 µg/L — GIBSONVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,920 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 28.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BURLINGTON, CITY OF · 61,365 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 34 µg/L — GIBSONVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,920 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 29.1 µg/L 194% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: BURLINGTON, CITY OF · 61,365 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BURLINGTON, CITY OF · 61,365 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 12 µg/L — ELON, TOWN OF · 11,350 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BURLINGTON, CITY OF · 61,365 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 9.88 µg/L — ELON, TOWN OF · 11,350 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 9.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BURLINGTON, CITY OF · 61,365 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BURLINGTON, CITY OF · 61,365 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: BURLINGTON, CITY OF · 61,365 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BURLINGTON, CITY OF · 61,365 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0170 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BURLINGTON, CITY OF · 61,365 people · 2025 | 3/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0130 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BURLINGTON, CITY OF · 61,365 people · 2025 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0097 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BURLINGTON, CITY OF · 61,365 people · 2025 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: ELON, TOWN OF · 11,350 people · 2025 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BURLINGTON, CITY OF · 61,365 people · 2025 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BURLINGTON, CITY OF · 61,365 people · 2025 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BURLINGTON, CITY OF · 61,365 people · 2025 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BURLINGTON, CITY OF · 61,365 people · 2025 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BURLINGTON, CITY OF · 61,365 people · 2025 | 3/3 | 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 27244
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| BURLINGTON, CITY OF | NC | 61,365 |
| ELON, TOWN OF | NC | 11,350 |
| GIBSONVILLE, TOWN OF | NC | 8,920 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 27244 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 27244 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 27244. 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 27244?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 27244. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 27244's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Cyanide, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.