Water Quality Report

Mc Adenville, NC: Lead Above EPA Action Level

EPA data combined for 3 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Two Rivers Utilities)

System 90th-Percentile Lead Result Exceeds EPA Action Level PFAS Detected

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 28101 in Mc Adenville, NC contain 1 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Concerns 1 non-health-based violation record in EPA data
Lead Risk High 0.02 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2028-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 violation (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead 90th-percentile lead reading of 0.02 mg/L; the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to a water system's 90th-percentile result.
  • PFAS PFAS detected in UCMR5 sampling; see the PFAS section for each compound, compared with the federal PFAS MCL where one exists.
  • Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
1 violation PFAS detected
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
3
Water Systems
96,714
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
0.02 mg/L
Reported Lead Result ⚠ Above EPA Action Level8.7× the national median for this measure
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
$342K
Median Home Value68% above state median ($203K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
98/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
50/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
50/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 2 of 4 components and 1 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (8) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 28101 in Mc Adenville, North Carolina is mapped to the water system Two Rivers Utilities (EPA ID: NC0136010). This system provides water to approximately 96,714 people from surface water sources.

There are 3 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Two Rivers Utilities NC0136010 96,714 Surface water
Mcadenville, Town of NC0136045 930 Surface water
City of Belmont, NC0136015 17,477 Surface water

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Two Rivers Utilities (NC0136010) on EPA.gov.

3 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 28101.

Detected compounds: PFPeA, PFHxA.

Highest measured level: 0.0036 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

📊 EPA UCMR5 · View source →
Environmental Hazards (10) CRITICAL
Home & Infrastructure (8) OK
Cost & Community (6) OK

CPSC product recall notices

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 28101 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 1 violation since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 28101 (primary system: Two Rivers Utilities), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 28101's water come from?

The recorded water source for Two Rivers Utilities, a system mapped to ZIP code 28101, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 96,714 people.

How can I get my water tested in Mc Adenville?

If Two Rivers Utilities supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 28101 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 28101 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.02 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2028-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This system 90th-percentile result is above the EPA lead action level of 0.015 mg/L, which requires corrective action by the system; consider a filter certified for lead reduction.

What is the radon risk for 28101?

28101 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Gaston County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 28101's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 28101. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Mc Adenville, NC: Lead Above EPA Action Level. https://zipcheckup.com/report/28101/
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Page version: October 2026.

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