ZIP Code 28114
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
6 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.
17
PFAS Detected
6
Above EPA Limits
4
Water Systems
475%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 400% of limit
Detected: 16.00 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 325% of limit
Detected: 13.00 ppt
BROAD RIVER WATER AUTHORITY
NC0181035 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
North Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 5.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
GRASSY POND WATER CORPORATION
NC2023003 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
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 | 16.00ppt | 400% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 13.00ppt | 325% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 5.70ppt | 57% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 9.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 6.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 4.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
DANIEL MORGAN WATER DISTRICT (1120001)
SC1120001 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
2
Above MCL
2
State
South Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 5.00ppt | 125% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.10ppt | 103% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
GRASSY POND WATER CO (1120002)
SC1120002 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
2
State
South Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 19.00ppt | 475% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 15.00ppt | 375% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 5.70ppt | 57% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 6.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 28114 is served by 4 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.