City overview · Craven County

PFAS in New Bern, NC

Low Level

EPA UCMR 5 tested 4 public water systems serving the New Bern area across 2 ZIP codes. Only trace PFAS were detected across New Bern's tested systems.

Water systems tested

Systems above EPA limits

ZIP codes covered

County

Craven County, North Carolina

Plain English

01What this means for New Bern

The water systems serving the New Bern area measured only low, trace concentrations of PFAS — well below the EPA's Maximum Contaminant Levels. For most residents this represents minimal risk from drinking water. Review your specific ZIP below, and check your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for year-over-year trends.

By utility

02Water systems serving New Bern

By ZIP code

03Find your exact result

Contamination can differ block to block. Select your ZIP code for the precise reading at the utility that serves your address.

28560 28562

Source & Methodology

About this data

Source

EPA UCMR 5

Sampling period

January 2023 – December 2025

Aggregation

4 utilities across 2 ZIP codes

Detection threshold (MRL)

~1.5–2 ppt

City-level figures aggregate the individual public water systems tested under EPA UCMR 5 whose service area falls within the New Bern area. Values reflect water quality at the treatment plant; your home's plumbing can affect what reaches your tap. Select your ZIP above for the utility-specific reading.