Asheville, NC: 4 Health Violations - Home Safety 64/100
11 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Asheville: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Within Asheville, water safety data for NC reveals moderate quality - federal standards are generally met, but documented exceptions exist in specific service areas.
How Asheville Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Asheville, NC
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
How ZIP codes in Asheville score across all safety grades.
What You Should Know About Asheville Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 11 violations in the past 5 years.
- Estimated remediation: $4,493 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.54 - above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Asheville
Water service in Asheville, NC is split across 3 utilities out of 4 tracked federally, each operating its own infrastructure and compliance record.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 11 ZIP codes in Asheville, North Carolina, covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 139,361 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 11 ZIP codes.
5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Asheville: C (64/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Asheville water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0000 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 5 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 11 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 11 | 5 |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | 5 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 10 | 4 |
| Contaminant 0800 | Other | 6 | 5 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28801 | C | 8 | 3 | City of Asheville |
| 28804 | C | 8 | 3 | City of Asheville |
| 28806 | C | 8 | 3 | City of Asheville |
| 28803 | C | 6 | 2 | City of Asheville |
| 28805 | C | 3 | 1 | City of Asheville |
All ZIP Codes in Asheville
- 28801 [C] - 8 violations ⚠
- 28802
- 28803 [C] - 6 violations ⚠
- 28804 [C] - 8 violations ⚠
- 28805 [C] - 3 violations ⚠
- 28806 [C] - 8 violations ⚠
- 28810
- 28813
- 28814
- 28815
- 28816
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Health Outcomes in Asheville
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Top Contaminants in Asheville Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Asheville Homeowners
At current valuations, Asheville falls in the moderate remediation-share tier - a level where treating this as a budgeted line item rather than an ad-hoc expense is the practical approach.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Asheville. The estimated $2,980–$7,033 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 73% above the North Carolina average.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Asheville
Historical NFIP data for Asheville contains 759 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $116,707. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$4,493</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
What You Can Do in Asheville
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Stage 1 DBP Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Asheville's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Asheville, NC