What was found in ZIP 28562
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 | 3/3 | 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: 500.3 µg/L — JONES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 8,860 people · 2018 | 3/3 | 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: 227.85 µg/L — JONES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 8,860 people · 2018 | 3/3 | 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: 87.15 µg/L — CRAVEN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 37,848 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BERN, CITY OF · 37,884 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 56.2 µg/L — JONES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 8,860 people · 2019 | 3/3 | 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: 30.68 µg/L — JONES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 8,860 people · 2019 | 3/3 | 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 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 24.6 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: NEW BERN, CITY OF · 37,884 people · 2017 | 1/3 | 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 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BERN, CITY OF · 37,884 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 22.95 µg/L — CRAVEN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 37,848 people · 2019 | 3/3 | 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 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BERN, CITY OF · 37,884 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 18.3 µg/L — JONES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 8,860 people · 2019 | 3/3 | 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: 14.15 µg/L — JONES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 8,860 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: JONES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 8,860 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| 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 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 4.1 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: JONES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM · 8,860 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BERN, CITY OF · 37,884 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NEW BERN, CITY OF · 37,884 people · 2019 | 2/3 | 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 | 1/3 | 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 | 1/3 | 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 | 2/3 | 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 | 1/3 | 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 | 1/3 | 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 | 1/3 | 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 | 1/3 | 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 | 1/3 | 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 | 1/3 | 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 | 3/3 | 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 28562
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| NEW BERN, CITY OF | NC | 37,884 |
| CRAVEN COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | NC | 37,848 |
| JONES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | NC | 8,860 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 28562 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 28562 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 28562. 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 28562?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 28562. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 28562's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Copper, Lead, TTHM, Chloroform, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.