What was found in ZIP 28560
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 952.25 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BERN, CITY OF · 37,884 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 1750 µg/L — CRAVEN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 37,848 people · 2017 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1336 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: PAMLICO COUNTY WATER · 19,665 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1311.4 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: PAMLICO COUNTY WATER · 19,665 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 182.8 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BERN, CITY OF · 37,884 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 1243.25 µg/L — FAIRFIELD HARBOUR · 5,514 people · 2018 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 36 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BERN, CITY OF · 37,884 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 97.05 µg/L — FAIRFIELD HARBOUR · 5,514 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BERN, CITY OF · 37,884 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 61.045 µg/L — FIRST CRAVEN SANITARY DISTRICT · 6,325 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 18 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BERN, CITY OF · 37,884 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 54.6 µg/L — FAIRFIELD HARBOUR · 5,514 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 38.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: PAMLICO COUNTY WATER · 19,665 people · 2023 | 3/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BERN, CITY OF · 37,884 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 35.39 µg/L — FAIRFIELD HARBOUR · 5,514 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 10.4575 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BERN, CITY OF · 37,884 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 29.95 µg/L — CRAVEN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 37,848 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BERN, CITY OF · 37,884 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 29.885 µg/L — FAIRFIELD HARBOUR · 5,514 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.9 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BERN, CITY OF · 37,884 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 26.7 µg/L — FIRST CRAVEN SANITARY DISTRICT · 6,325 people · 2017 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 24.6 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BERN, CITY OF · 37,884 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 25.4325 µg/L — PAMLICO COUNTY WATER · 19,665 people · 2018 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 23.7 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: CRAVEN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 37,848 people · 2017 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 10.43 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BERN, CITY OF · 37,884 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 22.38 µg/L — FAIRFIELD HARBOUR · 5,514 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 12.221 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BERN, CITY OF · 37,884 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 19.08 µg/L — CRAVEN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 37,848 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.37 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BERN, CITY OF · 37,884 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 7.215 µg/L — CRAVEN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 37,848 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BERN, CITY OF · 37,884 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 6.35 µg/L — PAMLICO COUNTY WATER · 19,665 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.3 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: PAMLICO COUNTY WATER · 19,665 people · 2015 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BERN, CITY OF · 37,884 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.93 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: CRAVEN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 37,848 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 1.9 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: CRAVEN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 37,848 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.695 pCi/L 34% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: CRAVEN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 37,848 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 1.17 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: CRAVEN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 37,848 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Vinyl Chloride | 0.8000 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: CRAVEN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 37,848 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 0.4400 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: CRAVEN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 37,848 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.4100 µg/L 205% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 0.2000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: CRAVEN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 37,848 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NEW BERN, CITY OF · 37,884 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0100 mg/L — PAMLICO COUNTY WATER · 19,665 people · 2025 | 5/5 | 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 28560
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| NEW BERN, CITY OF | NC | 37,884 |
| CRAVEN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | NC | 37,848 |
| PAMLICO COUNTY WATER | NC | 19,665 |
| FIRST CRAVEN SANITARY DISTRICT | NC | 6,325 |
| FAIRFIELD HARBOUR | NC | 5,514 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 28560 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 28560 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 28560. 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 28560?
5 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 28560. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 28560's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.