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Winston Salem, NC: 8 Violations - Home Safety 84/100

25 ZIP codes · 3 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Winston Salem: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Water systems in Winston Salem, NC serve households with few reported safety events.

How Winston Salem Compares

Winston Salem84/100
North Carolina avg78/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

25
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems
8
ZIPs with Violations
B · 84
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
Radon Risk (Moderate)
$202K
Median Home Value
$904
Est. Remediation (0.4% of home value)

Water Quality Map: Winston Salem, NC

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Score Distribution

Distribution of Home Safety grades across Winston Salem.

A
1
B
7
C
0
D
0
F
0

Winston Salem Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 8 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.0004 mg/L.
  • Estimated remediation: $904 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 13.38 - above typical levels.

Water Systems Serving Winston Salem

3 independent water providers serve Winston Salem, NC - 3 systems appear in federal records.

Overview

We track home safety data for 25 ZIP codes in Winston Salem, North Carolina (population ~275,105), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 569,577 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 8 of 25 ZIP codes.

8 of 8 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.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Winston Salem: B (84/100)

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

Winston Salem water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0004 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 8 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

  • Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
  • Zone 2 (Moderate): 22 ZIP codes
  • Zone 3 (Low): 3 ZIP codes

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 9 8
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 4 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 3 2
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 3 2
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
27106 B 6 0 City of Winston-salem,
27107 A 3 0 City of Winston-salem,
27127 B 3 0 City of Winston-salem,
27101 B 1 0 City of Winston-salem,
27103 B 1 0 City of Winston-salem,
27104 B 1 0 City of Winston-salem,
27105 B 1 0 City of Winston-salem,
27109 B 1 0 City of Winston-salem,

All ZIP Codes in Winston Salem

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Winston Salem

11.1%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.3%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16.5%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.1% ↑
Diabetes 12.3% ↑
Mental Health 16.5% ↑

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

Key Contaminants Detected in Winston Salem

Fecal Coliform 9 violations
Microbiological
Surface Water Treatment Rule 4 violations
Treatment Technique
Pathogens may not be adequately removed
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 3 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure

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

Winston Salem: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Given current Winston Salem valuations, the remediation-to-property-value ratio is low - most homeowners are looking at a proportionally modest share that fits within routine financial planning.

Median Home Value
$201,700
Est. Remediation
$904
Remediation as % of home value 0.4%

Remediation costs in Winston Salem are relatively low compared to home values. The $336–$1,548 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 14% below the North Carolina average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Winston Salem

0.0004
mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Lead risk in Winston Salem appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Winston Salem

385
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$14,906
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
70%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Winston Salem contains 385 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $14,906. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 70% 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>$904</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 Winston Salem, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Winston Salem, NC?
Winston Salem has an average Home Safety Score of 84/100 (Grade B) under model 4.0.0. The score combines EPA SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AQI, and is published only when all required domains are observed. 8 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many water violations does Winston Salem have?
Winston Salem water systems have a total of 8 EPA violations. Violations are tracked across 25 ZIP codes.
Does Winston Salem water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in Winston Salem is 0.0004 mg/L. This is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Winston Salem compare to North Carolina average?
Winston Salem has an average Home Safety Score of 84/100, which is above the North Carolina state average of 78/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Winston Salem?
Winston Salem is served by 3 public water systems across 25 ZIP codes, serving approximately 275,105 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Winston Salem?
Estimated remediation costs in Winston Salem average $904 per household, ranging from $336 to $1,548. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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