Exceeds EPA Limit PFAS EXCEEDS EPA LIMIT

PFAS in Randleman, NC Drinking Water

PFAS data for Randleman, North Carolina · 17,769 residents · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of PFAS in Randleman, North Carolina: PFAS carries a high health-risk designation.

SDWIS federal records include PFAS detections tied to water systems serving Randleman, North Carolina.

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

PFAS in Randleman Tap Water

This analysis covers 17,769 residents across 1 ZIP code in Randleman.

Is PFAS in Randleman Water Safe?

PFAS levels in parts of Randleman 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.

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 Randleman 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 Randleman, NC Drinking Water. https://zipcheckup.com/contaminants/pfas/randleman-nc/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-contaminants-pfas-randleman-nc,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{PFAS in Randleman, NC Drinking Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/contaminants/pfas/randleman-nc/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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