Wilson, NC: 18 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
4 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Wilson Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 18 violations in the past 5 years.
- Estimated remediation: $1,500 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 15.69 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Wilson
Water delivery in Wilson, NC is handled by 3 utilities rather than a single system - drawn from 7 providers in federal records, each filing its own compliance reports and setting its own rates.
Overview
We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Wilson, North Carolina (population ~57,434), covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 116,448 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 4 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes 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
Wilson water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0000 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
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 4 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 10 | 2 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 6 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 4 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 4 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27893 | — | 14 | 0 | City of Wilson, |
| 27896 | — | 4 | 0 | City of Wilson, |
All ZIP Codes in Wilson
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.
CDC Health Data for Wilson
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Wilson
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Wilson: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Given current Wilson valuations, the remediation-to-property-value ratio is low - most homeowners are looking at a proportionally modest share that fits within routine financial planning.
Remediation costs in Wilson are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,000–$2,175 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 9% below the North Carolina average.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Wilson
Historical NFIP data for Wilson contains 456 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $28,498. 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 <strong>$1,500</strong> 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 Wilson, NC