What was found in ZIP 28501
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 | 1340 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: KINSTON, CITY OF · 27,475 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 27.6 µg/L 184% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: KINSTON, CITY OF · 27,475 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 958 µg/L — NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 657 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: KINSTON, CITY OF · 27,475 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 687 µg/L — JONES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 8,860 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 175.6 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: KINSTON, CITY OF · 27,475 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 500.3 µg/L — JONES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 8,860 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 93.7 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: KINSTON, CITY OF · 27,475 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 38 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: KINSTON, CITY OF · 27,475 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 58.85 µg/L — JONES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 8,860 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 25.525 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KINSTON, CITY OF · 27,475 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 56.2 µg/L — JONES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 8,860 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 30.775 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: KINSTON, CITY OF · 27,475 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 36.855 µg/L — NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 25.52 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: KINSTON, CITY OF · 27,475 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 20.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KINSTON, CITY OF · 27,475 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 24.905 µg/L — NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 9.925 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KINSTON, CITY OF · 27,475 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 18.3 µg/L — JONES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 8,860 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KINSTON, CITY OF · 27,475 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 11.15 µg/L — DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION · 14,196 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: JONES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 8,860 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Toluene | 5.1 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: KINSTON, CITY OF · 27,475 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.295 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KINSTON, CITY OF · 27,475 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Vinyl Chloride | 4.25 µg/L 213% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 2 µg/L Main supplier: KINSTON, CITY OF · 27,475 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.365 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KINSTON, CITY OF · 27,475 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 4.05 µg/L — DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION · 14,196 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KINSTON, CITY OF · 27,475 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.7 pCi/L 34% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: JONES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 8,860 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.6 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Benzene | 1 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: KINSTON, CITY OF · 27,475 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.8800 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: KINSTON, CITY OF · 27,475 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Heptachlor Epoxide | 0.1900 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: JONES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 8,860 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Bhc-Gamma | 0.0400 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: JONES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 8,860 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0400 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0085 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KINSTON, CITY OF · 27,475 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0115 µg/L — DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION · 14,196 people · 2025 | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KINSTON, CITY OF · 27,475 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0077 µg/L — NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2024 | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KINSTON, CITY OF · 27,475 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0072 µg/L — NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2024 | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KINSTON, CITY OF · 27,475 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0070 µg/L — DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION · 14,196 people · 2025 | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KINSTON, CITY OF · 27,475 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0068 µg/L — NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2024 | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KINSTON, CITY OF · 27,475 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0068 µg/L — NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2024 | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KINSTON, CITY OF · 27,475 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0048 µg/L — NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2024 | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: KINSTON, CITY OF · 27,475 people · 2025 | 4/4 | 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 28501
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| KINSTON, CITY OF | NC | 27,475 |
| NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP | NC | 15,494 |
| DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION | NC | 14,196 |
| JONES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | NC | 8,860 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 28501 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 28501 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 33 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 28501. 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 28501?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 28501. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 28501's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Lead, Fluoride, Copper, Xylenes, Total, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.