New Bern, NC: 14 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
5 ZIP codes · 8 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About New Bern Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 14 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0075 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,880 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.83 - above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in New Bern
Water service in New Bern, NC is split across 3 utilities out of 8 tracked federally, each operating its own infrastructure and compliance record.
Overview
We track home safety data for 5 ZIP codes in New Bern, North Carolina (population ~66,819), covering 8 community water systems serving approximately 136,086 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 5 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
New Bern water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0075 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): 5 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 16 | 2 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 5 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | 1 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28560 | — | 10 | 3 | Craven County Water System |
| 28562 | — | 7 | 2 | City of New Bern, |
All ZIP Codes in New Bern
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.
Health Outcomes in New Bern
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
Top Contaminants in New Bern Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for New Bern Homeowners
Within the New Bern market, estimated remediation claims a small portion of typical property equity - the financial burden is proportionally low.
Remediation costs in New Bern are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,230–$2,900 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 5% above the North Carolina average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in New Bern
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.
Lead risk in New Bern appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in New Bern
Historical NFIP data for New Bern contains 5,235 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $48,130. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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>$1,880</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.
Deep Dive Reports
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