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Shallotte, NC: 3 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable

2 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

2
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$253K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation (0.2% of home value)

Key Facts for Shallotte Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 3 violations since 2021.
  • Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.3.

Shallotte's Water Providers

Public water system records for Shallotte, NC point to a single listed provider, drawn from 1 system in the federal data; its violation record appears below.

Overview

We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Shallotte, North Carolina (population ~10,964), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 151,357 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 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.

Water Sources

Shallotte 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

2 of 2 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
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Total organic carbon Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
28470 — 3 0 Brunswick County Water System

All ZIP Codes in Shallotte

  • 28459
  • 28470 - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems

Data Sources

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

Shallotte Community Health Snapshot

10.4%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13.5%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
14%
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 10.4% ↑
Diabetes 13.5% ↑
Mental Health 14% ↓

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

What's in Shallotte's Water?

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 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
Total organic carbon 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 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 Remediation Costs Compare in Shallotte

Because the median home value in Shallotte is large relative to the estimated cost of remediation, the ratio between them stays at or below 1%; that is a statement about two area-level numbers, not a quote for a particular house or a judgment about what an owner can pay.

Median Home Value
$252,500
Est. Remediation
$600
Remediation as % of home value 0.2%

Estimated remediation costs in Shallotte can be compared with local home values. The $400–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 7% above the North Carolina average.

Shallotte: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

588
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$11,269
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Shallotte contains 588 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $11,269. 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 $600 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Shallotte?
EPA records list 3 EPA violations for Shallotte water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 2 mapped ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Shallotte?
Our records map 1 water system to 2 ZIP codes in Shallotte. The related population figure in our data is approximately 10,964 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Shallotte?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Shallotte: $600; modeled range $400 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Shallotte, NC: 3 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/nc/shallotte/
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Page version: October 2026.

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