Rockingham, NC: 4 Health Violations — 77/100 (2026)
2 ZIP codes · 3 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Tap water monitoring data for Rockingham shows a consistently clean picture in NC — few violations on record, compliance well above the median.
How Rockingham Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Rockingham Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 10 violations in the past 5 years.
- Estimated remediation: $1,800 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 16.28 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Rockingham
Federal drinking water records identify 3 systems in Rockingham, NC. The leading 3 providers serve the largest share of residential connections, each operating as a separate entity with its own rate authority, infrastructure management, and EPA compliance obligations — so service conditions are not uniform city-wide.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Rockingham, North Carolina (population ~24,068), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 45,532 people region-wide.
2 of 2 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Rockingham: B (77/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Rockingham water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Rockingham
- 0 ZIP codes 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): 2 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 6 | 2 |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 3 | 2 |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 3 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28379 | B | 5 | 2 | Richmond County Water System |
| 28380 | B | 5 | 2 | Richmond County Water System |
All ZIP Codes in Rockingham
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
Updated daily.
Health Outcomes in Rockingham
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 Rockingham Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Rockingham Homeowners
Across the Rockingham housing market, the estimated remediation share lands in a middle tier — not a minor footnote, but not a prohibitive burden either; the cost-to-value ratio reflects a moderate equity commitment, one that sits above routine maintenance territory and warrants a dedicated line in the household budget.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Rockingham. The estimated $1,150–$2,800 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 42% below the North Carolina average.
Flood & Climate Risk in Rockingham
FEMA data shows 100% of Rockingham's ZIP codes mapped into designated flood zones, paired with an NFIP record of 27 claims. That footprint places local flood exposure in the range where it warrants attention without rising to high-severity planning territory.
Rockingham has a moderate flood history with 27 FEMA claims averaging $14,218 per payout. 100% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,800</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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