Huntersville, NC Water Safety: 85/100 (2026)
2 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Tap water monitoring data for Huntersville shows a consistently clean picture in NC — few violations on record, compliance well above the median.
How Huntersville Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Huntersville Water
- Estimated remediation: $1,400 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 10.72.
Who Supplies Your Water in Huntersville
Residential water service in Huntersville, NC is divided among 3 separate utilities, drawn from 4 systems on file with federal regulators.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Huntersville, North Carolina (population ~69,907), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 1,285,032 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Huntersville — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Huntersville: A (85/100)
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
Huntersville water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Huntersville
- 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
Areas with No Violations
All ZIP Codes in Huntersville
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.
Health Outcomes in Huntersville
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
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Huntersville Homeowners
Within the Huntersville market, estimated remediation claims a small portion of typical property equity — the financial burden is proportionally low.
Remediation costs in Huntersville are relatively low compared to home values. The $900–$2,050 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 87% above the North Carolina average.
Flood & Climate Risk in Huntersville
Although Huntersville's flood history doesn't reach high-severity thresholds, NFIP data documents 19 claims and FEMA maps place 50% of ZIP codes in designated flood zones — a combined profile that makes flood-related water quality considerations a reasonable planning baseline.
Huntersville has a moderate flood history with 19 FEMA claims averaging $37,348 per payout. 50% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,400</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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