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PFAS in Jamestown, NC Drinking Water

PFAS data for Jamestown, North Carolina · 14,729 residents · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of PFAS in Jamestown, North Carolina: the highest detected level is 0.011 ppt; the EPA limit is 4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS individually). PFAS carries a high health-risk designation.

For residents of Jamestown, North Carolina, PFAS has appeared in public water supply sampling data.

0.011 ppt
Max Level Detected
85 ppt
Average Level
4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS individually)
EPA MCL
High
Health Risk
Reverse Osmosis or Granular Activated Carbon
Best Filter Method

Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-07-13

PFAS in Jamestown Tap Water

PFAS has been detected in Jamestown, North Carolina drinking water at a maximum level of 0.011 detections — relative to the EPA MCL of 4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS individually).

This analysis covers 14,729 residents across 1 ZIP code in Jamestown.

Jamestown's overall water quality grade is A (86/100).

Is PFAS in Jamestown Water Safe?

PFAS levels in parts of Jamestown exceed the EPA MCL of 4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS individually). The EPA requires water systems to take corrective action when this limit is exceeded.

If you live in an affected ZIP code, consider installing a reverse osmosis or granular activated carbon filter certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 and testing your water independently.

PFAS Levels by ZIP Code

ZIP Code PFAS Level EPA Limit Status
27282 85 detections 4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS individually) Not comparable

Average pfas level across Jamestown: 85 ppt

Health Effects of PFAS

  • Increased risk of kidney and testicular cancer
  • Thyroid disease and immune system suppression
  • Reproductive problems and reduced fertility
  • Elevated cholesterol and liver effects
  • Developmental effects in infants and children

Health risk severity: High. Governed by the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (2024).

How PFAS Gets Into Drinking Water

  • Firefighting foam (AFFF) used at military bases and airports
  • Industrial manufacturing (non-stick coatings, stain-resistant fabrics)
  • Wastewater treatment plants that receive industrial discharge
  • Landfill leachate from PFAS-containing consumer products

What to Do About PFAS in Jamestown Water

  1. Install a reverse osmosis system (most effective — removes 90%+ of PFAS)
  2. Granular activated carbon (GAC) filters remove some PFAS compounds
  3. Look for NSF 53 or NSF 58 certification specifically tested for PFAS
  4. Pitcher filters with activated carbon provide partial reduction

Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 for pfas removal.

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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). PFAS in Jamestown, NC Drinking Water. https://zipcheckup.com/contaminants/pfas/jamestown-nc/
BibTeX 
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{PFAS in Jamestown, NC Drinking Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/contaminants/pfas/jamestown-nc/}
}

Data as of July 2026.

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