What was found in ZIP 28001
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 | 860.5 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ALBEMARLE, CITY OF · 18,396 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 147 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ALBEMARLE, CITY OF · 18,396 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 206 µg/L — STANLY CO-WEST STANLY DIST · 9,939 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 88.8 µg/L 111% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: ALBEMARLE, CITY OF · 18,396 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 97.58 µg/L — STANLY CO-WEST STANLY DIST · 9,939 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 70.9 µg/L 118% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: ALBEMARLE, CITY OF · 18,396 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 63.245 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALBEMARLE, CITY OF · 18,396 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 70.465 µg/L — STANLY CO-WEST STANLY DIST · 9,939 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 31 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALBEMARLE, CITY OF · 18,396 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 34.465 µg/L — STANLY CO-WEST STANLY DIST · 9,939 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 34.22 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALBEMARLE, CITY OF · 18,396 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14.435 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALBEMARLE, CITY OF · 18,396 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: STANLY CO-WEST STANLY DIST · 9,939 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.925 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALBEMARLE, CITY OF · 18,396 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.18 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: STANLY CO-WEST STANLY DIST · 9,939 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALBEMARLE, CITY OF · 18,396 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 1.225 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: ALBEMARLE, CITY OF · 18,396 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.9910 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: ALBEMARLE, CITY OF · 18,396 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.3990 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: ALBEMARLE, CITY OF · 18,396 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.2000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: ALBEMARLE, CITY OF · 18,396 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALBEMARLE, CITY OF · 18,396 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0057 µg/L — STANLY CO-WEST STANLY DIST · 9,939 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALBEMARLE, CITY OF · 18,396 people · 2025 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALBEMARLE, CITY OF · 18,396 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0038 µg/L — STANLY CO-WEST STANLY DIST · 9,939 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ALBEMARLE, CITY OF · 18,396 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 28001
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| ALBEMARLE, CITY OF | NC | 18,396 |
| STANLY CO-WEST STANLY DIST | NC | 9,939 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 28001 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 28001 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 28001. 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 28001?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 28001. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 28001's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloroform, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.