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 since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0075 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $450 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.83.
Who Supplies Your Water in New Bern
Among 8 systems linked to New Bern, NC, the 3 biggest by population served appear below.
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 of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 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
5 of 5 ZIP records with known zones are 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 | 16 | 2 |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 5 | 2 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper 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). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
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
The remediation-to-value ratio for New Bern sits at the bottom of the scale.
Estimated remediation costs in New Bern can be compared with local home values. The $225–$1,050 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. 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 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.
Available area-level lead records for New Bern do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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 $450 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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