CITY REPORT NC HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 14

Mount Gilead, NC: 14 Health Violations - Home Safety 67/100

1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Mount Gilead: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Your top priority: match a filter's certification to the violations (14 health-based violations). NSF certified filters →

For residents of Mount Gilead, NC, a C is a prompt to look up the report for their own ZIP code rather than a verdict on their tap.

How Mount Gilead Compares

Mount Gilead67/100
North Carolina avg78/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
C · 67
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$149K
Median Home Value
$1,100
Est. Remediation (0.7% of home value)

Key Facts for Mount Gilead Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 39 violations since 2021.
  • Homes built before 1986: 59% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,100 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.34.

Mount Gilead's Water Providers

Sorted by reported population served, the top 3 of 4 public water systems mapped to Mount Gilead, NC appear below, each with its own federal compliance record.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Mount Gilead, North Carolina (population ~5,457), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 42,994 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. 14 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Mount Gilead: 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

Mount Gilead water systems draw from: 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
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 22 1
Public Notice Rule Reporting 20 1
Total organic carbon Disinfection Byproducts 12 1
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 10 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 6 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
27306 C 39 14 Montgomery County Water System

All ZIP Codes in Mount Gilead

  • 27306 [C] - 39 violations ⚠

Data Sources

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

Mount Gilead Community Health Snapshot

11.1%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
15.1%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.1%
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 11.1% ↑
Diabetes 15.1% ↑
Mental Health 17.1% ↑

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

What's in Mount Gilead's Water?

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 22 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
Public Notice Rule 20 violations
Reporting
Total organic carbon 12 violations
Disinfection Byproducts

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

Mount Gilead Infrastructure Age

1988
Median Build Year
59%
Built Before 1986
29%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 59% 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

Ask the water utility whether your address in Mount Gilead has a lead service line; its inventory can answer what a median build year of 1988 cannot.

1988
Median Year Built
59%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
29%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (29%) 1970–1986 (30%) Post-1986 (41%)

Over half of homes in Mount Gilead were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Mount Gilead

The remediation-to-value ratio for Mount Gilead sits at the bottom of the scale.

Median Home Value
$148,700
Est. Remediation
$1,100
Remediation as % of home value 0.7%

Estimated remediation costs in Mount Gilead 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 37% below the North Carolina average.

Mount Gilead: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

59%
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.

What You Can Do in Mount Gilead

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
  2. Install a certified water filter. For Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), listed in the water-quality records for Mount Gilead: 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.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 59% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Mount Gilead, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Mount Gilead, NC?
Mount Gilead has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100 (Grade C) 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. 39 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 Mount Gilead?
EPA records list 39 EPA violations, including 14 health-based violations for Mount Gilead water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
How does Mount Gilead compare to North Carolina average?
Mount Gilead has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100, which is below the North Carolina state average of 78/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Mount Gilead?
Our records map 4 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Mount Gilead. The related population figure in our data is approximately 5,457 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Mount Gilead?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Mount Gilead: $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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