What was found in ZIP 27531
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 | 698 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: GOLDSBORO, CITY OF · 34,959 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 440 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GOLDSBORO, CITY OF · 34,959 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 430 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GOLDSBORO, CITY OF · 34,959 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 201.75 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: GOLDSBORO, CITY OF · 34,959 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 329.55 µg/L — SEYMOUR JOHNSON AFB · 6,875 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 77 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: GOLDSBORO, CITY OF · 34,959 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 79 µg/L — SEYMOUR JOHNSON AFB · 6,875 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 72 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: GOLDSBORO, CITY OF · 34,959 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 75.66 µg/L — SEYMOUR JOHNSON AFB · 6,875 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 62.54 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOLDSBORO, CITY OF · 34,959 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 62 µg/L 413% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: GOLDSBORO, CITY OF · 34,959 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 36 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOLDSBORO, CITY OF · 34,959 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 32.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOLDSBORO, CITY OF · 34,959 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 24.85 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: GOLDSBORO, CITY OF · 34,959 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOLDSBORO, CITY OF · 34,959 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 12.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOLDSBORO, CITY OF · 34,959 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOLDSBORO, CITY OF · 34,959 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.765 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOLDSBORO, CITY OF · 34,959 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.57 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOLDSBORO, CITY OF · 34,959 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2 µg/L — SEYMOUR JOHNSON AFB · 6,875 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.885 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOLDSBORO, CITY OF · 34,959 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.29 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: GOLDSBORO, CITY OF · 34,959 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOLDSBORO, CITY OF · 34,959 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0073 µg/L — SEYMOUR JOHNSON AFB · 6,875 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOLDSBORO, CITY OF · 34,959 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0071 µg/L — SEYMOUR JOHNSON AFB · 6,875 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0066 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOLDSBORO, CITY OF · 34,959 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0068 µg/L — SEYMOUR JOHNSON AFB · 6,875 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOLDSBORO, CITY OF · 34,959 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0062 µg/L — SEYMOUR JOHNSON AFB · 6,875 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0049 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOLDSBORO, CITY OF · 34,959 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0062 µg/L — SEYMOUR JOHNSON AFB · 6,875 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOLDSBORO, CITY OF · 34,959 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0044 µg/L — SEYMOUR JOHNSON AFB · 6,875 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GOLDSBORO, CITY OF · 34,959 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 27531
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| GOLDSBORO, CITY OF | NC | 34,959 |
| SEYMOUR JOHNSON AFB | NC | 6,875 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 27531 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 27531 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 27531. 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 27531?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 27531. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 27531's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.