What was found in ZIP 27842
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 632.85 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WARREN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 13,230 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 105 µg/L 131% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: WARREN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 13,230 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 73.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARREN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 13,230 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 54.5 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WARREN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 13,230 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARREN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 13,230 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 33.915 µg/L 226% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: WARREN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 13,230 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARREN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 13,230 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 28.45 µg/L — NORTHAMPTON--LAKE GASTON · 3,984 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 24.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARREN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 13,230 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 19.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARREN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 13,230 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 9.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARREN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 13,230 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 9.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARREN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 13,230 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARREN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 13,230 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: NORTHAMPTON--LAKE GASTON · 3,984 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARREN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 13,230 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0062 µg/L — NORTHAMPTON--LAKE GASTON · 3,984 people · 2023 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WARREN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 13,230 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 27842
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| WARREN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | NC | 13,230 |
| NORTHAMPTON--LAKE GASTON | NC | 3,984 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 27842 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 27842 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 27842. 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 27842?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 27842. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 27842's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Trichloroacetic Acid, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.