Burlington, NC - Home Safety Score unavailable
4 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Burlington Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 83 violations since 2021.
- Estimated remediation: $900 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.38.
Who Supplies Your Water in Burlington
The 3 largest of 7 systems connected with Burlington, NC are listed below.
Overview
We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Burlington, North Carolina, covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 86,528 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 4 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 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.
Water Sources
Burlington 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 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
4 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are 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 | 20 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 17 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 13 | 2 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 12 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 10 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27217 | — | 75 | 4 | City of Burlington, |
| 27215 | — | 23 | 1 | City of Burlington, |
All ZIP Codes in Burlington
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 Burlington
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
Top Contaminants in Burlington Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Burlington Homeowners
Because the median home value in Burlington is large relative to the estimated cost of remediation, the ratio between them stays at or below 1%; that is a statement about two area-level numbers, not a quote for a particular house or a judgment about what an owner can pay.
Estimated remediation costs in Burlington can be compared with local home values. The $550–$1,500 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 3% above the North Carolina average.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Burlington
Historical NFIP data for Burlington contains 87 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $23,353. 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 $900 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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Burlington, NC