Fayetteville, NC: 6 Health Violations - Home Safety 81/100
10 ZIP codes · 14 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Fayetteville: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
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Across Fayetteville, EPA monitoring data shows low violation rates and healthy safety margins - a pattern that places the city well above NC's average for drinking water compliance across recent reporting cycles.
How Fayetteville Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Fayetteville, NC
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Fayetteville's 8 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Fayetteville Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 32 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0024 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 56% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,190 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.19 - above typical levels.
Fayetteville's Water Providers
Multiple utilities divide Fayetteville, NC's water service - 3 leading providers among 14 on the federal register.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 10 ZIP codes in Fayetteville, North Carolina (population ~245,182), covering 14 community water systems serving approximately 428,345 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 8 of 10 ZIP codes.
5 of 8 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (63%) have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Fayetteville: B (81/100)
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
Fayetteville water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0024 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 8 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): 10 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 13 | 4 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 12 | 2 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 12 | 4 |
| Barium | Inorganic | 4 | 3 |
| Contaminant 2067 | Other | 4 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28306 | B | 19 | 3 | Fayetteville Public Works Commission |
| 28312 | B | 10 | 1 | Fayetteville Public Works Commission |
| 28304 | B | 6 | 2 | Fayetteville Public Works Commission |
| 28314 | B | 4 | 1 | Fayetteville Public Works Commission |
| 28311 | B | 3 | 2 | Fayetteville Public Works Commission |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28301 | B | Fayetteville Public Works Commission | 226,441 |
| 28303 | B | Fayetteville Public Works Commission | 226,441 |
| 28305 | B | Fayetteville Public Works Commission | 226,441 |
All ZIP Codes in Fayetteville
- 28301 [B]
- 28302
- 28303 [B]
- 28304 [B] - 6 violations ⚠
- 28305 [B]
- 28306 [B] - 19 violations ⚠
- 28309
- 28311 [B] - 3 violations ⚠
- 28312 [B] - 10 violations ⚠
- 28314 [B] - 4 violations ⚠
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.
Fayetteville 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
What's in Fayetteville's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Fayetteville Infrastructure Age
With 56% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Pre-1986 plumbing is not a rare legacy case in Fayetteville - it's the dominant profile. The median build year of 1981 indicates a housing stock where lead-soldered copper joints are a common structural feature of residences across the city.
Over half of homes in Fayetteville were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Fayetteville
Viewed from a financial planning lens, Fayetteville sits in the moderate remediation-share tier - the equity impact of addressing documented issues is real, and deliberate preparation separates smooth outcomes from disruptive ones for most homeowners.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Fayetteville. The estimated $1,415–$3,240 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 17% below the North Carolina average.
Fayetteville: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Confirming what arrives at a specific faucet is something utility-side averages cannot do. With 56% of Fayetteville stock built before the lead-solder ban and citywide monitoring at or beyond the regulatory mark, a tap-level kit fits the standard diligence picture.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Fayetteville: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Fayetteville contains 729 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $36,673. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 33% 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>$2,190</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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