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.
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Across water systems in Biscoe, safety results are uneven - a portion carry active or recent violations, while others meet federal standards without incident, placing the city in the middle tier for NC.
How Biscoe Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Biscoe Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 51 violations in the past 5 years.
- Homes built before 1986: 70% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $900 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 15.34 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Biscoe
3 water utilities share the residential service territory in Biscoe, NC - out of 4 total systems in federal records.
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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 lead level (90th percentile): 0.0000 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 26 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 22 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 22 | 1 |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 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). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
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. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Two dates define the high-risk tiers of residential plumbing from a lead standpoint: 1970, before which lead pipes were commonly installed for service connections, and 1986, before which lead solder was standard in copper plumbing. A median build year of 1975 places Biscoe's housing distribution well within that older risk zone. The bar chart above breaks down how much of the stock falls into each era - and the pre-1986 share alone represents more than half the residential inventory, making plumbing-era risk a defining characteristic of the local water safety picture.
Over half of homes in Biscoe were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. 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
When estimated remediation is placed alongside median property values in Biscoe, the resulting ratio is low - a finding consistent with a household financial perspective where documented issues can be addressed without a meaningful impact on overall equity position, making this market one of the more favorable contexts for remediation planning.
Remediation costs in Biscoe are relatively low compared to home values. The $550–$1,400 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 49% below the North Carolina average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Biscoe
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Wherever 70% of local housing was built before solder rules changed - as is the case in Biscoe - a faucet-level sample closes the gap that aggregate utility data cannot.
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. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) can reduce the most common contaminant found in Biscoe's water.
- 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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