What was found in ZIP 28425
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 | 386 µg/L 9.7% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1677.5 µg/L — BURGAW, TOWN OF · 4,250 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1584 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1565.25 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 788.2 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 88.2 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 116.75 µg/L — BURGAW, TOWN OF · 4,250 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 35.398 µg/L 236% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 34.11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 30.324 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 29.85 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 18.3625 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 29.25 µg/L — BURGAW, TOWN OF · 4,250 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 17.76 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BURGAW, TOWN OF · 4,250 people · 2013 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 16.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BURGAW, TOWN OF · 4,250 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 15.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 12.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 7.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 10.8 µg/L — BURGAW, TOWN OF · 4,250 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 7.7 µg/L — BURGAW, TOWN OF · 4,250 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.1000 pCi/L 2% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Heptachlor | 0.0499 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 0.4000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BURGAW, TOWN OF · 4,250 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0076 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES · 32,302 people · 2026 | 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 28425
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| PENDER COUNTY UTILITIES | NC | 32,302 |
| BURGAW, TOWN OF | NC | 4,250 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 28425 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 28425 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 28425. 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 28425?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 28425. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 28425's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.