What was found in ZIP 27516
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 | 770 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ORANGE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 86,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 109.6 µg/L 8.4% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ORANGE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 86,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 200.2 µg/L — CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12.55 µg/L 84% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ORANGE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 86,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 65.27 µg/L — CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 42.19 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ORANGE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 86,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 52 µg/L — CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 33 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ORANGE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 86,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 30.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORANGE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 86,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORANGE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 86,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORANGE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 86,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 16.292 µg/L — CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 15.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORANGE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 86,500 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.885 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORANGE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 86,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 11.978 µg/L — CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.6409 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.07 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORANGE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 86,500 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 4.9 µg/L — CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.1 pCi/L 14% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: ORANGE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 86,500 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.9000 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0200 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Main supplier: ORANGE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 86,500 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORANGE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 86,500 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: CHATHAM CO-NORTH · 23,088 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ORANGE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 86,500 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ORANGE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY · 86,500 people · 2028 | 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 27516
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| ORANGE WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY | NC | 86,500 |
| CHATHAM CO-NORTH | NC | 23,088 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 27516 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 27516 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 27516. 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 27516?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 27516. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 27516'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.