What was found in ZIP 28462
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 | 1770 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 958 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 709 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 169.85 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 228.8 µg/L — HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8.7 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 93.25 µg/L — HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 50.665 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 30 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 31.85 µg/L — HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 22 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 27.2855 µg/L — HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 21.65 µg/L — HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 16.683 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 15.656 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 15.74 µg/L — HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 15.661 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 11.65 µg/L — HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 8.3 µg/L — HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 7.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0124 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0115 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0098 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0085 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0077 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0071 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Hfpo-Da | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0063 µg/L — HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0053 µg/L — HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF · 6,299 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 151,357 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 28462
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| BRUNSWICK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | NC | 151,357 |
| HOLDEN BEACH, TOWN OF | NC | 6,299 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 28462 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 28462 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 28462. 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 28462?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 28462. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 28462's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Chlorite, Fluoride, Copper, Lead, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.