ZIP Code 28501
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.
22
PFAS Detected
6
Above EPA Limits
4
Water Systems
288%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 213% of limit
Detected: 8.50 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 120% of limit
Detected: 4.80 ppt
JONES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
NC0452020 Low LevelWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
North Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 11000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
KINSTON, CITY OF
NC0454010 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 | 8.50ppt | 213% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.80ppt | 120% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 3.40ppt | 34% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 4.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
NORTH LENOIR WATER CORP
NC0454025 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 | 10.10ppt | 253% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 6.00ppt | 150% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 6.80ppt | 68% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 7.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 7.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 6.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
DEEP RUN WATER CORPORATION
NC0454030 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 | 11.50ppt | 288% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 7.00ppt | 175% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 6.00ppt | 60% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 6.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 6.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 28501 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.