CITY REPORT NC HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 1

Rich Square, NC: PFAS Found in Water - Home Safety 94/100

1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Rich Square: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

Rich Square, NC scores in the upper band of the ZipCheckup grade.

How Rich Square Compares

Rich Square94/100
North Carolina avg78/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 94
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$90K
Median Home Value
$300
Est. Remediation (0.3% of home value)

Rich Square Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 72 violations since 2021.
  • Homes built before 1986: 69% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 17.68.

Water Systems Serving Rich Square

Service in Rich Square, NC can differ by address: 4 water systems are tied to the area in federal records, and the 3 largest are listed with their violation records.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Rich Square, North Carolina (population ~1,760), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 8,009 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. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Rich Square: A (94/100)

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

Rich Square water systems draw from: Groundwater.

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
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 4 1
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Treatment Technique 4 1
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 4 1
Arsenic Inorganic 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
27869 A 72 1 Northampton--milwaukee

All ZIP Codes in Rich Square

  • 27869 [A] - 72 violations ⚠

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Rich Square

12%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
20.3%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16.5%
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% ↑
Diabetes 20.3% ↑
Mental Health 16.5% ↑

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

Key Contaminants Detected in Rich Square

Lead and Copper Rule 6 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 4 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
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 4 violations
Treatment Technique

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

How Old Is Rich Square's Housing Stock?

1976
Median Build Year
69%
Built Before 1986
43%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 69% 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

If you live in one of the pre-1986 homes in Rich Square, a certified lab test for lead is the direct way to learn what your tap delivers; the median build year of 1976 is only context.

1976
Median Year Built
69%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
43%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (43%) 1970–1986 (26%) Post-1986 (31%)

Over half of homes in Rich Square 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.

Rich Square: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Compared with typical property prices, the remediation estimate for Rich Square is small in percentage terms - at or under one percent.

Median Home Value
$89,600
Est. Remediation
$300
Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Estimated remediation costs in Rich Square can be compared with local home values. The $150–$600 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 62% below the North Carolina average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Rich Square

69%
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 Rich Square

3
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$1,484
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Rich Square contains 3 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $1,484. 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 $300 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 Rich Square, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Rich Square, NC?
Rich Square has an average Home Safety Score of 94/100 (Grade A) 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. 72 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 Rich Square?
EPA records list 72 EPA violations, including 1 health-based violation for Rich Square water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
How does Rich Square compare to North Carolina average?
Rich Square has an average Home Safety Score of 94/100, which is at or above the North Carolina state average of 78/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Rich Square?
Our records map 4 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Rich Square. The related population figure in our data is approximately 1,760 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Rich Square?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Rich Square: $300; modeled range $150 to $600. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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