Jacksonville, NC - Home Safety Score unavailable
3 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Jacksonville Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 56 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0144 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 43% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.96.
Jacksonville's Water Providers
3 water utilities share the residential service territory in Jacksonville, NC - out of 5 total systems in federal records.
Overview
We track home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in Jacksonville, North Carolina (population ~98,930), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 221,414 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 3 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Jacksonville water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0144 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 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): 3 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 33 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 27 | 2 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 27 | 2 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 27 | 2 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 21 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28540 | — | 56 | 4 | Onslow Wtr and Sewer Authority |
| 28546 | — | 56 | 4 | Onslow Wtr and Sewer Authority |
All ZIP Codes in Jacksonville
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.
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Jacksonville Infrastructure Age
With 43% 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
Reading the housing data for Jacksonville, with a median build year of 1989, reveals a community where neither old nor new construction dominates. That balanced profile means lead-solder-era plumbing is present throughout a meaningful portion of the residential inventory - with risk concentrated in properties built before 1986 and most acute in those that predate 1970.
Most homes in Jacksonville were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Jacksonville
Given current Jacksonville property values, the remediation share falls in the moderate tier - an indicator that the household financial perspective here calls for advance planning rather than dismissal, with most homeowners positioned to address documented issues through deliberate budgeting rather than needing to treat remediation as a significant equity event or financial emergency.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Jacksonville. The estimated $1,367–$3,767 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 10% below the North Carolina average.
Jacksonville: 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.
Wherever 43% of local housing was built before solder rules changed - as is the case in Jacksonville - a faucet-level sample closes the gap that aggregate utility data cannot.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Jacksonville: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Jacksonville contains 565 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $47,307. 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>$2,200</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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