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 in the past 5 years.
- Estimated remediation: $1,500 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.38 - above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Burlington
At present, 3 utilities serve the bulk of Burlington, NC's residential water connections out of 7 systems active in the area, spread across independent providers with separate infrastructure and compliance obligations.
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 lead level (90th percentile): 0.0000 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 4 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 20 | 2 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 17 | 2 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 13 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 12 | 2 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 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). 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 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 property values in Burlington comfortably exceed estimated remediation costs, the equity impact here is proportionally small.
Remediation costs in Burlington are relatively low compared to home values. The $950–$2,275 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. 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 <strong>$1,500</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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Burlington, NC