What was found in ZIP 28607
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 670 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BOONE, TOWN OF · 19,811 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 666.5 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BOONE, TOWN OF · 19,811 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 590 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BOONE, TOWN OF · 19,811 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 131 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BOONE, TOWN OF · 19,811 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 427.95 µg/L — APPALACHIAN STATE UNIV WTP · 11,150 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 120.6 µg/L 804% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: BOONE, TOWN OF · 19,811 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 72.6 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BOONE, TOWN OF · 19,811 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 77.55 µg/L — APPALACHIAN STATE UNIV WTP · 11,150 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 39.4 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BOONE, TOWN OF · 19,811 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 75.35 µg/L — APPALACHIAN STATE UNIV WTP · 11,150 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 64.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOONE, TOWN OF · 19,811 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 67.701 µg/L — APPALACHIAN STATE UNIV WTP · 11,150 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOONE, TOWN OF · 19,811 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 34.7 µg/L — APPALACHIAN STATE UNIV WTP · 11,150 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 19.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOONE, TOWN OF · 19,811 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 34.7 µg/L — APPALACHIAN STATE UNIV WTP · 11,150 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 29.95 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BOONE, TOWN OF · 19,811 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.33 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOONE, TOWN OF · 19,811 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 9.561 µg/L — APPALACHIAN STATE UNIV WTP · 11,150 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 5.71 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOONE, TOWN OF · 19,811 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 6 µg/L — APPALACHIAN STATE UNIV WTP · 11,150 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOONE, TOWN OF · 19,811 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.78 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOONE, TOWN OF · 19,811 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2.111 µg/L — APPALACHIAN STATE UNIV WTP · 11,150 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: APPALACHIAN STATE UNIV WTP · 11,150 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: APPALACHIAN STATE UNIV WTP · 11,150 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1.4 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: BOONE, TOWN OF · 19,811 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.1 pCi/L 22% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: APPALACHIAN STATE UNIV WTP · 11,150 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.9300 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BOONE, TOWN OF · 19,811 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.5400 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: BOONE, TOWN OF · 19,811 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOONE, TOWN OF · 19,811 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0025 mg/L 17% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BOONE, TOWN OF · 19,811 people · 2025 | 2/2 | 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 28607
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| BOONE, TOWN OF | NC | 19,811 |
| APPALACHIAN STATE UNIV WTP | NC | 11,150 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 28607 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 28607 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 28607. 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 28607?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 28607. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 28607's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Lead, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.