CITY REPORT NC HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 2

Granite Quarry, NC: 2 Health Violations - Home Safety 96/100

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Granite Quarry: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

Tap water system records for Granite Quarry, NC support a high grade on this site; review your own system's entries for specifics.

How Granite Quarry Compares

Granite Quarry96/100
North Carolina avg78/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 96
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$187K
Median Home Value
$300
Est. Remediation (0.2% of home value)

What You Should Know About Granite Quarry Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 8 violations since 2021.
  • Homes built before 1986: 49% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.95.

Who Supplies Your Water in Granite Quarry

Among 2 systems linked to Granite Quarry, NC, the 2 biggest by population served appear below.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Granite Quarry, North Carolina (population ~591), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 47,472 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Granite Quarry: A (96/100)

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

Granite Quarry water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: reported as 0 mg/L (a reported 0 is not proof of no lead; check the source record for its reporting limit) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 8 1
Public Notice Rule Reporting 6 1
Total organic carbon Disinfection Byproducts 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
28072 A 8 2 Salisbury-rowan

All ZIP Codes in Granite Quarry

  • 28072 [A] - 8 violations ⚠

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Health Outcomes in Granite Quarry

11%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.7%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.5%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11% ↑
Diabetes 12.7% ↑
Mental Health 17.5% ↑

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

Top Contaminants in Granite Quarry Water

Lead and Copper Rule 8 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage
Public Notice Rule 6 violations
Reporting
Total organic carbon 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Housing & Infrastructure in Granite Quarry

1983
Median Build Year
49%
Built Before 1986
34%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 49% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

1983 is the median build year in Granite Quarry, and the age breakdown below shows how much of the housing predates 1986.

1983
Median Year Built
49%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
34%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (34%) 1970–1986 (15%) Post-1986 (51%)

A significant portion of Granite Quarry's housing stock predates 1970, so some homes may have older plumbing materials. Residents in older homes should consider water testing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Granite Quarry Homeowners

Low tier for Granite Quarry: remediation estimated at up to 1% of what homes are worth.

Median Home Value
$187,300
Est. Remediation
$300
Remediation as % of home value 0.2%

Estimated remediation costs in Granite Quarry can be compared with local home values. The $150–$600 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 21% below the North Carolina average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Granite Quarry

49%
Homes Built Before 1986

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Granite Quarry, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Granite Quarry, NC?
Granite Quarry has an average Home Safety Score of 96/100 (Grade A) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 8 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Granite Quarry?
EPA records list 8 EPA violations, including 2 health-based violations for Granite Quarry water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
How does Granite Quarry compare to North Carolina average?
Granite Quarry has an average Home Safety Score of 96/100, which is at or above the North Carolina state average of 78/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Granite Quarry?
Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Granite Quarry. The related population figure in our data is approximately 591 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Granite Quarry?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Granite Quarry: $300; modeled range $150 to $600. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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