Boiling Springs, SC: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 83/100
1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Boiling Springs: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Tap water system records for Boiling Springs, SC support a high grade on this site; review your own system's entries for specifics.
How Boiling Springs Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Boiling Springs Water: The Quick Version
- Water systems mapped to your city have 1 violation on record since 2021.
- Homes built before 1986: 25% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.55.
Water Systems Serving Boiling Springs
Sorted by reported population served, the top 3 of 4 public water systems mapped to Boiling Springs, SC appear below, each with its own federal compliance record.
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- B
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Boiling Springs, South Carolina (population ~31,874), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 227,374 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Boiling Springs: B (83/100)
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
Boiling Springs 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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.
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 | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29316 | B | 1 | 1 | Spartanburg Water System (sc4210001) |
All ZIP Codes in Boiling Springs
- 29316 [B] - 1 violation ⚠
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 Boiling Springs
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 Boiling Springs
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Boiling Springs's Housing Stock?
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Median build year in Boiling Springs: 2008; a tap test shows what your own water delivers.
Most homes in Boiling Springs were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Boiling Springs: Remediation Cost in Perspective
How large is the remediation estimate next to home prices in Boiling Springs? Small in relative terms: it amounts to 1% of the median value or less, although the dollar figure below is still an estimate and actual costs vary by property and contractor.
Estimated remediation costs in Boiling Springs can be compared with local home values. The $150–$600 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 11% above the South Carolina average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Boiling Springs
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
While lead results averaged over Boiling Springs ZIP codes come in under 10 micrograms per liter, that figure combines many 90th-percentile values and cannot describe one building, including the 25% of housing that predates 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Boiling Springs
Historical NFIP data for Boiling Springs contains 12 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $28,493. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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 $300 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 Boiling Springs, SC