Lemon Springs, NC Water Safety: 73/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Tap water monitoring data for Lemon Springs shows a consistently clean picture in NC — few violations on record, compliance well above the median.
How Lemon Springs Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Lemon Springs Water: The Quick Version
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.95 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Lemon Springs
Consolidated water delivery characterizes Lemon Springs, NC: among 1 system in federal records, one utility holds the dominant service position — carrying the rate-setting authority, the infrastructure obligations, and the EPA reporting burden for most residential addresses.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Lemon Springs, North Carolina, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 48,350 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Lemon Springs — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Lemon Springs: B (73/100)
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
Lemon Springs water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Lemon Springs
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28355 | B | SANFORD, CITY OF | 48,350 |
All ZIP Codes in Lemon Springs
- 28355 [B]
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.
CDC Health Data for Lemon Springs
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
Climate-Related Water Risk for Lemon Springs
Flood history in Lemon Springs spans 1 NFIP claim and 100% flood zone coverage — enough to place it in moderate-exposure territory where flood events are genuinely recurring rather than statistical outliers. That distinction matters for water quality assessment because the connection between flooding and water safety is not uniform across communities. In low-exposure areas, flooding rarely generates the conditions needed to compromise treatment or distribution infrastructure. In high-exposure areas, it can do so repeatedly. Moderate-exposure communities sit in between: flood events occur with enough frequency to make periodic infrastructure stress a reasonable concern, particularly for private well owners and residents in lower-elevation FEMA-designated zones.
Lemon Springs has a moderate flood history with 1 FEMA claims averaging $5,152 per payout. 100% 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>$1,200</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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