Clayton, NC: 2 Health Violations - Home Safety 78/100
3 ZIP codes · 8 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Clayton: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Within Clayton, NC, the available records add up to an upper-tier grade; that grade describes records, not the water at a given faucet.
How Clayton Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Clayton Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 29 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0054 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 14% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $667 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.6.
Who Supplies Your Water in Clayton
Among 8 systems linked to Clayton, NC, the 3 biggest by population served appear below.
- B
- B
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in Clayton, North Carolina (population ~84,630), covering 8 community water systems serving approximately 161,999 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 3 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Clayton: B (78/100)
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
Clayton water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0054 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
3 of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 10 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 8 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 8 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 3 | 2 |
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27520 | B | 24 | 2 | Johnston Company-west |
| 27527 | B | 8 | 0 | Flowers Plantation |
All ZIP Codes in Clayton
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 Clayton
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 Clayton Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Clayton
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
The median build year for Clayton is 1997. A build year alone does not tell you what pipes or solder a home has.
Most homes in Clayton were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Clayton Homeowners
Low tier for Clayton: remediation estimated at up to 1% of what homes are worth.
Estimated remediation costs in Clayton can be compared with local home values. The $417–$1,000 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 53% above the North Carolina average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Clayton
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.
Averaged across Clayton ZIP codes, the 90th-percentile lead results reported by water systems come to less than 10 parts per billion. That is an area summary rather than a reading from any home, and EPA's health goal for lead in drinking water is zero; about 14% of local housing predates 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Clayton
Historical NFIP data for Clayton contains 22 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $9,075. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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 $667 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 Clayton, NC