Elizabeth City, NC Water - Home Safety Score unavailable
3 ZIP codes · 3 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Elizabeth City Residents
- Estimated remediation: $1,500 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.67 - above typical levels.
Elizabeth City's Water Providers
Water supply in Elizabeth City, NC follows a divided structure: 3 utilities account for the largest share of residential service out of 3 total systems, each managing its own distribution network and EPA reporting. Because these systems operate independently, rate decisions and compliance outcomes are determined separately.
Overview
We track home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 40,878 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 3 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.
Water Sources
Elizabeth City water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0000 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 1 ZIP code 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): 3 ZIP codes
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27909 | — | Pasquotank County Water System | 10,653 |
All ZIP Codes in Elizabeth City
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.
Elizabeth City Community Health Snapshot
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
How Remediation Costs Compare in Elizabeth City
Within the Elizabeth City market, estimated remediation claims a small portion of typical property equity - the financial burden is proportionally low.
Remediation costs in Elizabeth City are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,000–$2,150 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 5% below the North Carolina average.
Elizabeth City: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Elizabeth City contains 540 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $17,086. 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.
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