What was found in ZIP 28601
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 | 509 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HICKORY CITY OF · 71,393 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 354.8 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HICKORY CITY OF · 71,393 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 82.85 µg/L 104% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: HICKORY CITY OF · 71,393 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HICKORY CITY OF · 71,393 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 80.58 µg/L — CALDWELL CO WATER SYSTEM-SE · 15,710 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 71.7 µg/L 478% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: HICKORY CITY OF · 71,393 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 45 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HICKORY CITY OF · 71,393 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 48 µg/L — CALDWELL CO WATER SYSTEM-SE · 15,710 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HICKORY CITY OF · 71,393 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 28.71 µg/L — CALDWELL COUNTY WATER--WEST · 8,763 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 20.045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HICKORY CITY OF · 71,393 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 22.64 µg/L — ICARD TOWNSHIP WATER CORP · 7,821 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.095 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HICKORY CITY OF · 71,393 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 10.24 µg/L — CALDWELL CO WATER SYSTEM-SE · 15,710 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HICKORY CITY OF · 71,393 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.385 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: CALDWELL CO WATER SYSTEM-SE · 15,710 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HICKORY CITY OF · 71,393 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 28601
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| HICKORY CITY OF | NC | 71,393 |
| CALDWELL CO WATER SYSTEM-SE | NC | 15,710 |
| CALDWELL COUNTY WATER--WEST | NC | 8,763 |
| ICARD TOWNSHIP WATER CORP | NC | 7,821 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 28601 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 28601 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 28601. 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 28601?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 28601. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 28601's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Lead, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.