ZIP Code 27828
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
3 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.
10
PFAS Detected
3
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
248%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 108% of limit
Detected: 4.30 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 110% of limit
Detected: 4.40 ppt
GREENE CO REGIONAL WATER SYST
NC0440106 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
1
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 | 4.30ppt | 108% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
FARMVILLE, TOWN OF
NC0474020 Low LevelWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
2
Above MCL
0
State
North Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 4.00ppt | 100% of limit
| 4 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 14600.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
BELL ARTHUR WATER CORP
NC0474045 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
2
State
North Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 9.90ppt | 248% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.40ppt | 110% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 4.50ppt | 45% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 5.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 27828 is served by 3 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.