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New London, NC: 12 Violations - Home Safety 77/100

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for New London: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

New London, NC carries a grade in ZipCheckup's upper tier; any health-based violations on record should be checked per water system.

How New London Compares

New London77/100
North Carolina avg78/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 77
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$235K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.2% of home value)

New London Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 12 violations since 2021.
  • Homes built before 1986: 52% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.34.

Water Systems Serving New London

3 systems shown for New London, NC, from 5 on the federal list.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in New London, North Carolina (population ~7,684), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 45,139 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. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for New London: B (77/100)

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

New London 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
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 6 1
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 6 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 4 1
Chlorine Disinfectant 4 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
28127 B 12 0 Pfeiffer-n Stanly Water Assoc

All ZIP Codes in New London

  • 28127 [B] - 12 violations

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for New London

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

Key Contaminants Detected in New London

Lead and Copper Rule 6 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage
Revised Total Coliform Rule 6 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 4 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 New London's Housing Stock?

1985
Median Build Year
52%
Built Before 1986
30%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 52% 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

Renovation history matters as much as age: in New London, with a median build year of 1985, some older homes have been replumbed and some have not.

1985
Median Year Built
52%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
30%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (30%) 1970–1986 (22%) Post-1986 (48%)

Over half of homes in New London 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.

New London: Remediation Cost in Perspective

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

Median Home Value
$235,400
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.2%

Estimated remediation costs in New London can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 0% above the North Carolina average.

Protecting Children from Lead in New London

52%
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 New London

5
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$16,051
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for New London contains 5 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $16,051. 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 $500 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 New London, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for New London, NC?
New London has an average Home Safety Score of 77/100 (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. 12 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 New London?
EPA records list 12 EPA violations for New London water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
How does New London compare to North Carolina average?
New London has an average Home Safety Score of 77/100, which is below the North Carolina state average of 78/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve New London?
Our records map 5 water systems to 1 ZIP code in New London. The related population figure in our data is approximately 7,684 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in New London?
Estimated remediation cost per household in New London: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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