Jackson Springs, NC: 45 Violations - Home Safety 67/100
1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Jackson Springs: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
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The C shown for Jackson Springs, NC is an average of Home Safety Scores across the city's ZIP codes; that composite blends several data sources, so it can move for reasons unrelated to water, and it is not a measurement of what comes out of any tap in the city.
How Jackson Springs Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Jackson Springs Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 45 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0128 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 31% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,100 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.34.
Jackson Springs's Water Providers
Service in Jackson Springs, NC can differ by address: 5 water systems are tied to the area in federal records, and the 3 largest are listed with their violation records.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Jackson Springs, North Carolina (population ~3,290), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 42,651 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. 18 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Jackson Springs: C (67/100)
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
Jackson Springs water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0128 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 20 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 18 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 16 | 1 |
| Total organic carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 12 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 10 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27281 | C | 45 | 18 | Foxfire Village, Town of |
All ZIP Codes in Jackson Springs
- 27281 [C] - 45 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.
Jackson Springs Community Health Snapshot
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
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Jackson Springs's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Jackson Springs Infrastructure Age
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Homes on the same street in Jackson Springs can differ: one may keep original pre-1986 plumbing while another has been replumbed, so the 1994 median is only a starting point.
Most homes in Jackson Springs were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Jackson Springs
In Jackson Springs, estimated remediation comes to 1% or less of the median home value.
Estimated remediation costs in Jackson Springs can be compared with local home values. The $600–$2,300 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 23% above the North Carolina average.
Jackson Springs: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
31% of Jackson Springs homes were constructed before 1986, when federal law began limiting lead in pipes, solder and flux. Across the city's ZIP codes, water systems' 90th-percentile lead results average no less than 0.010 mg/L. That average can mix higher and lower systems, so it neither confirms nor rules out a problem at a single address; asking the utility how the home's service line is classified in its inventory is a practical next step.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
What You Can Do in Jackson Springs
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Consider testing your home's tap water for lead, since household plumbing can affect its level.
- Install a certified water filter. For Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), listed in the water-quality records for Jackson Springs: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 31% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Jackson Springs, NC