Biscoe, NC: 23 Health Violations - Home Safety 67/100
1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Biscoe: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Your top priority: match a filter's certification to the violations (23 health-based violations). NSF certified filters →
Biscoe lands in the middle of the grade scale in NC; EPA records can differ from one service area to the next.
How Biscoe Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Biscoe Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 51 violations since 2021.
- Homes built before 1986: 70% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,100 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.34.
Water Systems Serving Biscoe
Because each listed system has its own federal record, violations at one of the 3 shown below do not apply to the others among the 4 tied to Biscoe, NC.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Biscoe, North Carolina (population ~3,935), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 19,905 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 23 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Biscoe: C (67/100)
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
Biscoe water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: reported as 0 mg/L (a reported 0 is not proof of no lead; check the source record for its reporting limit) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 26 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 22 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 22 | 1 |
| Total organic carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 10 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27209 | C | 51 | 23 | Biscoe, Town of |
All ZIP Codes in Biscoe
- 27209 [C] - 51 violations ⚠
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.
CDC Health Data for Biscoe
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Biscoe
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Biscoe's Housing Stock?
With 70% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
If you live in one of the pre-1986 homes in Biscoe, a certified lab test for lead is the direct way to learn what your tap delivers; the median build year of 1975 is only context.
Over half of homes in Biscoe were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Biscoe: Remediation Cost in Perspective
The remediation-to-value ratio for Biscoe sits at the bottom of the scale.
Estimated remediation costs in Biscoe can be compared with local home values. The $600–$2,300 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 49% below the North Carolina average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Biscoe
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
What You Can Do in Biscoe
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
- Install a certified water filter. For Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), listed in the water-quality records for Biscoe: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 70% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
Deep Dive Reports
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