Fort Bragg, NC: 6 Violations — 98/100 (2026)
2 ZIP codes · 3 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Tap water monitoring data for Fort Bragg shows a consistently clean picture in NC — few violations on record, compliance well above the median.
How Fort Bragg Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Fort Bragg Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 6 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0014 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.19 — above typical levels.
Fort Bragg's Water Providers
Throughout Fort Bragg, NC, water comes from one of 3 primary utilities out of 3 total systems — independent providers with different rate structures, infrastructure, and compliance records that vary across the service territory.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Fort Bragg, North Carolina (population ~24,350), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 80,458 people region-wide.
2 of 2 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Fort Bragg: A (98/100)
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
Fort Bragg water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0014 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes 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): 2 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 1006 | Other | 3 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 3 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28307 | A | 3 | 0 | Old North Utilities Services/ft Bragg |
| 28310 | A | 3 | 0 | Old North Utilities Services/ft Bragg |
All ZIP Codes in Fort Bragg
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
Updated daily.
Fort Bragg 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 Fort Bragg's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Fort Bragg: 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.
Lead risk in Fort Bragg appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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