What was found in ZIP 28401
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 | 930 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CFPUA-WILMINGTON · 212,227 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1770 µg/L — BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1565.25 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 958 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 220.8 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CFPUA-WILMINGTON · 212,227 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 788.2 µg/L — PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 740 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CFPUA-WILMINGTON · 212,227 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 128.7 µg/L 858% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CFPUA-WILMINGTON · 212,227 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 105.4 µg/L 132% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: CFPUA-WILMINGTON · 212,227 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 43 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CFPUA-WILMINGTON · 212,227 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 38.48 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CFPUA-WILMINGTON · 212,227 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 29.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CFPUA-WILMINGTON · 212,227 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 34.11 µg/L — PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 31.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CFPUA-WILMINGTON · 212,227 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 22.6 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CFPUA-WILMINGTON · 212,227 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CFPUA-WILMINGTON · 212,227 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 19 µg/L — BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 8.51 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CFPUA-WILMINGTON · 212,227 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 18.3625 µg/L — PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 17.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CFPUA-WILMINGTON · 212,227 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CFPUA-WILMINGTON · 212,227 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 11 µg/L — BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CFPUA-WILMINGTON · 212,227 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 7.75 µg/L — BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.48 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CFPUA-WILMINGTON · 212,227 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 7.2 µg/L — PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromate | 4.35 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CFPUA-WILMINGTON · 212,227 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 2.3 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CFPUA-WILMINGTON · 212,227 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.96 pCi/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CFPUA-WILMINGTON · 212,227 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.6 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CFPUA-WILMINGTON · 212,227 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.4715 pCi/L 29% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CFPUA-WILMINGTON · 212,227 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.38 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: CFPUA-WILMINGTON · 212,227 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: CFPUA-WILMINGTON · 212,227 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: CFPUA-WILMINGTON · 212,227 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0124 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CFPUA-WILMINGTON · 212,227 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0115 µg/L — BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2024 | 3/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0098 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0085 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0077 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0071 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2024 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Hfpo-Da | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CFPUA-WILMINGTON · 212,227 people · 2028 | 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 28401
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CFPUA-WILMINGTON | NC | 212,227 |
| BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | NC | 151,357 |
| PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES | NC | 32,302 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 28401 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 28401 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 36 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 28401. 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 28401?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 28401. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 28401's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Chlorite, Copper, Fluoride, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.