CITY REPORT NC

Cliffside, NC Home Safety Data by ZIP

Name: Water Quality Data for Cliffside, NC
Creator: ZipCheckup
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

N/A

ZIPs with Violations

Zone 2

Radon Risk (Moderate)

$1,000

Est. Remediation

Key Facts for Cliffside Residents

Estimated remediation: $1,000 per household.
CDC health risk index: 15.41 - above typical levels.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Cliffside, North Carolina, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 31 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Cliffside.

Lead & Copper

Lead data: not yet available for Cliffside
Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

All ZIP Codes in Cliffside

28024

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.

Cliffside Community Health Snapshot

11.3%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

14.4%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

17.7%

Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.3% ↑

Diabetes 14.4% ↑

Mental Health 17.7% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Cliffside Infrastructure Age

2005

Median Build Year

Built Before 1986

Built Before 1970

PEX or Copper

Likely Pipe Material

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

Since 1986, federal law has prohibited lead solder in new residential plumbing. With a median build year of 2005, much of Cliffside's housing falls on the safer side of that line - though homes built before 1986 still warrant testing regardless of the city-wide profile.

2005

Median Year Built

Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Most homes in Cliffside were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Cliffside, NC

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Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

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Air Quality

AQI data, wildfire smoke risk, mold risk, and health tips

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Infrastructure

Water system age, source indicators, and CO/gas safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Cliffside?

Estimated remediation costs in Cliffside average $1,000 per household, ranging from $400 to $1,600. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.

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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Cliffside, NC Home Safety Data by ZIP. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/nc/cliffside/

BibTeX

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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Cliffside, NC Home Safety Data by ZIP}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/nc/cliffside/}
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Page version: August 2026.