ZIP Code 28590
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.
25
PFAS Detected
8
Above EPA Limits
4
Water Systems
260%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 190% of limit
Detected: 7.60 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 158% of limit
Detected: 6.30 ppt
GREENVILLE UTILITIES COMM
NC0474010 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
2
State
North Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 7.60ppt | 190% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 6.30ppt | 158% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 6.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 5.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
EASTERN PINES WATER CORP
NC0474015 High RiskWater Type
MX
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 | 10.40ppt | 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 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 7.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 6.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
WINTERVILLE, TOWN OF
NC0474040 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
5
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 | 6.60ppt | 165% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 5.30ppt | 133% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.00ppt | 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 28590 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.