What was found in ZIP 27801
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 | 813.65 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF · 55,891 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 148.25 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF · 55,891 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 628.25 µg/L — EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 14,485 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.9 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF · 55,891 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 316.2 µg/L — EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 14,485 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 93.14 µg/L 116% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF · 55,891 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 105.97 µg/L — EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 14,485 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 71 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF · 55,891 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 83.3 µg/L — EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 14,485 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 56.15 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF · 55,891 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 73.405 µg/L — EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 14,485 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 28.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF · 55,891 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 37.515 µg/L — EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 14,485 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 34 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF · 55,891 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF · 55,891 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 32.9 µg/L — EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 14,485 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF · 55,891 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 21.1 µg/L — EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 14,485 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 13.715 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF · 55,891 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 8.88 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF · 55,891 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.54 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF · 55,891 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 6 µg/L — EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 14,485 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.89 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF · 55,891 people · 2013 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF · 55,891 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.94 pCi/L 26% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF · 55,891 people · 2013 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.385 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF · 55,891 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.2700 pCi/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF · 55,891 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.2000 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF · 55,891 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0094 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF · 55,891 people · 2025 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0086 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF · 55,891 people · 2025 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF · 55,891 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 27801
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| ROCKY MOUNT, CITY OF | NC | 55,891 |
| EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT | NC | 14,485 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 27801 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 27801 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 27801. 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 27801?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 27801. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 27801's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Copper, Lead, TTHM, Chloroform, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.