What was found in ZIP 27886
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 | 1028 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: TARBORO, TOWN OF · 10,844 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 628.25 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 14,485 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 316.2 µg/L 2108% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 14,485 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 105.97 µg/L 132% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 14,485 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 83.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 14,485 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 73.405 µg/L 122% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 14,485 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 37.515 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 14,485 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 32.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 14,485 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 21.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 14,485 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 14,485 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.06 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 14,485 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.67 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 14,485 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 1.706 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: TARBORO, TOWN OF · 10,844 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 14,485 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.6280 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: TARBORO, TOWN OF · 10,844 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 14,485 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0051 µg/L — TARBORO, TOWN OF · 10,844 people · 2025 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 14,485 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT · 14,485 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 27886
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT | NC | 14,485 |
| TARBORO, TOWN OF | NC | 10,844 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 27886 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 27886 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 27886. 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 27886?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 27886. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 27886'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.