What was found in ZIP 28557
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1292 µg/L 99% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MOREHEAD CITY, TOWN OF · 18,846 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 762.5 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MOREHEAD CITY, TOWN OF · 18,846 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 22.9 µg/L 153% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: MOREHEAD CITY, TOWN OF · 18,846 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 19.965 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MOREHEAD CITY, TOWN OF · 18,846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 13.1 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MOREHEAD CITY, TOWN OF · 18,846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 10.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOREHEAD CITY, TOWN OF · 18,846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 9.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOREHEAD CITY, TOWN OF · 18,846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOREHEAD CITY, TOWN OF · 18,846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.2 pCi/L 44% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: MOREHEAD CITY, TOWN OF · 18,846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOREHEAD CITY, TOWN OF · 18,846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.59 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOREHEAD CITY, TOWN OF · 18,846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.7000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MOREHEAD CITY, TOWN OF · 18,846 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MOREHEAD CITY, TOWN OF · 18,846 people · 2025 | 1/1 | 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 28557
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| MOREHEAD CITY, TOWN OF | NC | 18,846 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 28557 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 28557 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 28557. 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 28557?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 28557. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 28557's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Fluoride, Lead, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.