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 since 2021.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.69.
Water Systems Serving Wilson
Among 7 systems linked to Wilson, NC, the 3 biggest by population served appear below.
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 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 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
4 of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 10 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 6 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 4 | 1 |
| Chlorine | Disinfectant | 4 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 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
- 27893 - 14 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27894
- 27895
- 27896 - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
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). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
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
Measured against the median home value, the estimated cost of fixing the issues flagged for Wilson lands in the lowest of the three tiers this page uses.
Estimated remediation costs in Wilson 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 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 $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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Wilson, NC