What was found in ZIP 27312
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 | 1440 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 752 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 200.2 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 200.35 µg/L — PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 52 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 68.82 µg/L — PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 65.27 µg/L 435% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.6409 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 59.64 µg/L — PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 31 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 23.898 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11.978 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 17.51 µg/L — PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 17.31 µg/L — PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 16.292 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 16.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 9.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 5.675 µg/L — PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.9000 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.7000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.5850 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.1955 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0124 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0116 µg/L — PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0057 µg/L — PITTSBORO, TOWN OF · 6,708 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2025 | 2/2 | 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 27312
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CHATHAM CO-NORTH | NC | 23,088 |
| PITTSBORO, TOWN OF | NC | 6,708 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 27312 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 27312 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 27312. 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 27312?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 27312. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 27312's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Lead, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.