What was found in ZIP 28472
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 | 2820 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: WHITEVILLE, CITY OF · 5,426 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 599 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V · 10,442 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 153.6 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: WHITEVILLE, CITY OF · 5,426 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 60 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V · 10,442 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 62 µg/L — WHITEVILLE, CITY OF · 5,426 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V · 10,442 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 35.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: WHITEVILLE, CITY OF · 5,426 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.192 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V · 10,442 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 19 µg/L — WHITEVILLE, CITY OF · 5,426 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 9.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V · 10,442 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 14.1 µg/L — WHITEVILLE, CITY OF · 5,426 people · 2025 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V · 10,442 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 10.445 µg/L — WHITEVILLE, CITY OF · 5,426 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V · 10,442 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 8.95 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V · 10,442 people · 2016 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V · 10,442 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 7.14 µg/L — WHITEVILLE, CITY OF · 5,426 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 6.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V · 10,442 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.89 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: WHITEVILLE, CITY OF · 5,426 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V · 10,442 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V · 10,442 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 1.651 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V · 10,442 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.4 pCi/L 28% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: WHITEVILLE, CITY OF · 5,426 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V · 10,442 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0084 mg/L — WHITEVILLE, CITY OF · 5,426 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 28472
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| COLUMBUS CO WATER DISTRICTS II, III, V | NC | 10,442 |
| WHITEVILLE, CITY OF | NC | 5,426 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 28472 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 28472 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 28472. 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 28472?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 28472. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 28472's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.