ZIP Code 28326
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
8 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.
31
PFAS Detected
8
Above EPA Limits
4
Water Systems
350%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 308% of limit
Detected: 12.30 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 193% of limit
Detected: 7.70 ppt
HARNETT REGIONAL WATER
NC0343045 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 | 12.30ppt | 308% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 7.70ppt | 193% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.10ppt | 31% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 7.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 6.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
MOORE CO PUBLIC UTIL-PINEHURST
NC0363108 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
8
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 | 9.60ppt | 240% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 8.50ppt | 213% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 4.50ppt | 45% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 18.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 18.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 13.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 10.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 6.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
BRAGG COMMUNITIES/NTA
NC5043001 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
8
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 | 14.00ppt | 350% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 11.00ppt | 275% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 4.10ppt | 41% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 15.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 14.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 14.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 11.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 6.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
EAST MOORE WATER DISTRICT
NC5063011 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
8
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 | 12.00ppt | 300% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 8.10ppt | 203% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.60ppt | 36% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 9.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 9.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 7.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 4.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 28326 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.