What was found in ZIP 27909
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 680 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ELIZABETH CITY, CITY OF · 19,187 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1590 µg/L — PASQUOTANK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 10,653 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 988 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ELIZABETH CITY, CITY OF · 19,187 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 1447 µg/L — PASQUOTANK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 10,653 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 697 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ELIZABETH CITY, CITY OF · 19,187 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 548.5 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ELIZABETH CITY, CITY OF · 19,187 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.08 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ELIZABETH CITY, CITY OF · 19,187 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 177.75 µg/L — PASQUOTANK CO RO WATER SYSTEM · 13,187 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 110 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: ELIZABETH CITY, CITY OF · 19,187 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 75.4 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ELIZABETH CITY, CITY OF · 19,187 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 70.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELIZABETH CITY, CITY OF · 19,187 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 40.95 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ELIZABETH CITY, CITY OF · 19,187 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELIZABETH CITY, CITY OF · 19,187 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 20.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELIZABETH CITY, CITY OF · 19,187 people · 2023 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELIZABETH CITY, CITY OF · 19,187 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 13.75 µg/L — PASQUOTANK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 10,653 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELIZABETH CITY, CITY OF · 19,187 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 13.19 µg/L — PASQUOTANK CO RO WATER SYSTEM · 13,187 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELIZABETH CITY, CITY OF · 19,187 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 13 µg/L — PASQUOTANK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 10,653 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELIZABETH CITY, CITY OF · 19,187 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELIZABETH CITY, CITY OF · 19,187 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 8.13 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELIZABETH CITY, CITY OF · 19,187 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.97 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ELIZABETH CITY, CITY OF · 19,187 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 7.3 µg/L — PASQUOTANK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 10,653 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 1.1 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: ELIZABETH CITY, CITY OF · 19,187 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ELIZABETH CITY, CITY OF · 19,187 people · 2025 | 3/3 | 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 27909
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH CITY, CITY OF | NC | 19,187 |
| PASQUOTANK CO RO WATER SYSTEM | NC | 13,187 |
| PASQUOTANK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | NC | 10,653 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 27909 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 27909 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 27909. 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 27909?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 27909. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 27909's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Lead, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.