CITY REPORT NC

Durants Neck, NC Water Safety: 66/100 (2026)

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03

Within Durants Neck, water safety data for NC reveals moderate quality — federal standards are generally met, but documented exceptions exist in specific service areas.

How Durants Neck Compares

Durants Neck66/100
North Carolina avg73/100
National avg67/100

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
0
ZIPs with Violations
C · 66
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
Radon Risk (Low)

Durants Neck's Water Providers

Water service in Durants Neck, NC is organized around a single utility — one of 1 tracked by regulator, and the one that manages the local distribution network while holding primary responsibility for EPA compliance reporting.

PERQUIMANS COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
Serves ~12,320 people
66
/100

Overview

We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Durants Neck, North Carolina, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 12,320 people.

No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Durants Neck — an excellent indicator of water quality.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Durants Neck: C (66/100)

The score combines three factors:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
Lead Levels 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification

Water Sources

Durants Neck water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Lead data: not yet available for Durants Neck
  • 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score System Population
27930 C PERQUIMANS COUNTY WATER SYSTEM 12,320

All ZIP Codes in Durants Neck

Data Sources

Updated daily.

Durants Neck Community Health Snapshot

11.1%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
15.3%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
15.9%
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 11.1% ↑
Diabetes 15.3% ↑
Mental Health 15.9% ↑

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

What You Can Do in Durants Neck

  1. 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.
  2. Install a certified water filter. An NSF-certified pitcher or under-sink filter removes most common contaminants.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe to drink in Durants Neck, NC?
Durants Neck has an average water safety score of 66/100 (Grade C). No EPA violations on record. Check individual ZIP code reports for details specific to your neighborhood.
How does Durants Neck compare to North Carolina average?
Durants Neck has an average water safety score of 66/100, which is below the North Carolina state average of 73/100.
How many water systems serve Durants Neck?
Durants Neck is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 12,320 people.
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