What was found in ZIP 28551
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 87.4 µg/L 583% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS · 39,403 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 958 µg/L — NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 937 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS · 39,403 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 673.5 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS · 39,403 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 27.08 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS · 39,403 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 39 µg/L — NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 10.16 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS · 39,403 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 36.855 µg/L — NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 11.225 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS · 39,403 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 25.06 µg/L — NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.92 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS · 39,403 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 24.905 µg/L — NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 12.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS · 39,403 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.205 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS · 39,403 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 11.035 µg/L — NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 10.375 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS · 39,403 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 10.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: FORK TOWNSHIP SANITARY DISTRICT · 9,572 people · 2025 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS · 39,403 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 8.5 µg/L — NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Vinyl Chloride | 5.4 µg/L 270% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 2 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS · 39,403 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: GREENE CO REGIONAL WATER SYST · 11,026 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS · 39,403 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 2 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS · 39,403 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.87 pCi/L 37% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS · 39,403 people · 2019 | 2/4 | 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 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 1 µg/L 500% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 0.2000 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS · 39,403 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.8000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS · 39,403 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Styrene | 0.6000 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS · 39,403 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorobenzene | 0.3800 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L Main supplier: WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS · 39,403 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0101 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2024 | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0084 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS · 39,403 people · 2025 | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0072 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0060 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP · 15,494 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS · 39,403 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 28551
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| WAYNE WATER DISTRICTS | NC | 39,403 |
| NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP | NC | 15,494 |
| GREENE CO REGIONAL WATER SYST | NC | 11,026 |
| FORK TOWNSHIP SANITARY DISTRICT | NC | 9,572 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 28551 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 28551 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 30 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 28551. 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 28551?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 28551. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 28551's water?
EPA monitoring detected Lead, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.