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ZIP Code 27837

High Risk
High Risk PFAS Risk Level

PFAS above EPA limits detected

2 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.

7
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
1
Water System
260%
Highest % of MCL

Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits

PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 260% of limit
Detected: 10.40 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 153% of limit
Detected: 6.10 ppt
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EASTERN PINES WATER CORP

NC0474015 High Risk
Water Type
MX
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
2
State
North Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFOS
Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid
10.40ppt
260% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
6.10ppt
153% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFHxS
Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid
5.30ppt
53% of limit
10 pptBelow limit
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
7.40pptNo federal limit—Unregulated
PFBA
Perfluorobutanoic acid
6.50pptNo federal limit—Unregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
6.40pptNo federal limit—Unregulated
PFBS
Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid
4.40pptNo federal limit—Unregulated

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.

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