ZIP Code 27614
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
4 compounds exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.
15
PFAS Detected
4
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
1526%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 140% of limit
Detected: 5.60 ppt
PFHxS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 10 ppt 1526% of limit
Detected: 152.60 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 260% of limit
Detected: 10.40 ppt
RALEIGH, CITY OF
NC0392010 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
1
State
North Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 5.60ppt | 140% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 9.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 4.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
BAYLEAF MASTER
NC0392373 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
10
Above MCL
3
State
North Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 152.60ppt | 1526% of limit
| 10 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 21.30ppt | 533% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 10.40ppt | 260% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
lithium | 16300.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 59.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 57.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 39.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeS | 36.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Show 2 more compounds detected at low levels
| PFBAPerfluorobutanoic acid | 17.80 ppt | No federal limit |
| PFHpAPerfluoroheptanoic acid | 13.70 ppt | No federal limit |
Note: ZIP code 27614 is served by 2 separate water utilities.
Results above show data for each system independently.
Data source: EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle (UCMR 5) — January 2026 release.
UCMR 5 tested ~10,000 public water systems serving more than 25 people between 2023-2025 for 29 PFAS compounds.
Detection values represent the highest single-sample result measured at entry points to the distribution system.