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Norway, SC Home Safety: Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
0
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$88K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.6% of home value)

What You Should Know About Norway Water

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0007 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 61% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 16.16.

Who Supplies Your Water in Norway

Federal drinking water data connect ZIP codes in Norway, SC to a count of 1 system, and the list on this page shows one of them. A listing reflects that link, not proof of which system serves a given street.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Norway, South Carolina (population ~2,186), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 47,463 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.

Water Sources

Norway water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0007 mg/L (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 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score System Population
29113 — Orangeburg Dpu (sc3810001) 47,463

All ZIP Codes in Norway

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in Norway

11%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
19%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
18%
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 11% ↑
Diabetes 19% ↑
Mental Health 18% ↑

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

Housing & Infrastructure in Norway

1972
Median Build Year
61%
Built Before 1986
27%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 61% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Ask the water utility whether your address in Norway has a lead service line; its inventory can answer what a median build year of 1972 cannot.

1972
Median Year Built
61%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
27%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (27%) 1970–1986 (34%) Post-1986 (39%)

Over half of homes in Norway were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Norway Homeowners

Relative to home values, Norway remediation estimates run low.

Median Home Value
$88,000
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.6%

Estimated remediation costs in Norway can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 57% below the South Carolina average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Norway

61%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0007
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

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

Historical NFIP Claim Context in Norway

1
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$306,247
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Norway contains 1 flood insurance claim. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $306,247. 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 $500 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

Does Norway water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Norway is 0.0007 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How many water systems serve Norway?
Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Norway. The related population figure in our data is approximately 2,186 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Norway?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Norway: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Norway, SC Home Safety: Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/sc/norway/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-cities-sc-norway,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Norway, SC Home Safety: Home Safety Score unavailable}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/sc/norway/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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