CITY REPORT NC HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 11

Macclesfield, NC: 11 Health Violations - Home Safety 72/100

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Macclesfield: B.

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Macclesfield, NC scores in the upper band of the ZipCheckup grade.

How Macclesfield Compares

Macclesfield72/100
North Carolina avg78/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 72
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$137K
Median Home Value
$1,100
Est. Remediation (0.8% of home value)

Macclesfield Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 22 violations since 2021.
  • Homes built before 1986: 45% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,100 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 16.51.

Water Systems Serving Macclesfield

The 3 largest of 5 systems connected with Macclesfield, NC are listed below.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Macclesfield, North Carolina (population ~2,415), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 36,496 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. 11 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Macclesfield: B (72/100)

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

Macclesfield 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 Revisions Treatment Technique 12 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 8 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 8 1
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 4 1
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 4 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
27852 B 22 11 Edgecombe Water & Sewer District

All ZIP Codes in Macclesfield

  • 27852 [B] - 22 violations ⚠

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Macclesfield

12.4%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
17.9%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
18.2%
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 12.4% ↑
Diabetes 17.9% ↑
Mental Health 18.2% ↑

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

Key Contaminants Detected in Macclesfield

Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 12 violations
Treatment Technique
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 8 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 8 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL

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

How Old Is Macclesfield's Housing Stock?

1998
Median Build Year
45%
Built Before 1986
30%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 45% 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

Homes on the same street in Macclesfield can differ: one may keep original pre-1986 plumbing while another has been replumbed, so the 1998 median is only a starting point.

1998
Median Year Built
45%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
30%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (30%) 1970–1986 (15%) Post-1986 (55%)

A significant portion of Macclesfield'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.

Macclesfield: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Here the gap between local home values and the estimated repair bill is wide, so the percentage shown below for Macclesfield stays at or under the 1% mark.

Median Home Value
$137,200
Est. Remediation
$1,100
Remediation as % of home value 0.8%

Estimated remediation costs in Macclesfield 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 42% below the North Carolina average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Macclesfield

45%
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.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Macclesfield

7
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$14,142
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Macclesfield contains 7 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $14,142. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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 $1,100 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.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Macclesfield, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Macclesfield, NC?
Macclesfield has an average Home Safety Score of 72/100 (Grade B) 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. 22 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 Macclesfield?
EPA records list 22 EPA violations, including 11 health-based violations for Macclesfield water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
How does Macclesfield compare to North Carolina average?
Macclesfield has an average Home Safety Score of 72/100, which is below the North Carolina state average of 78/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Macclesfield?
Our records map 5 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Macclesfield. The related population figure in our data is approximately 2,415 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Macclesfield?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Macclesfield: $1,100; modeled range $600 to $2,300. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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