North Carolina — 14th District
119th Congress · 61 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-07-19
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 61 ZIP codes in North Carolina's 14th District: the district earns a grade C (68/100). 311 EPA violations on record, 50 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
61 ZIP codes tracked in North Carolina's 14th District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28031 | Cornelius | 88 | A | 1 |
| 2 | 28035 | Davidson | 88 | A | 0 |
| 3 | 28070 | Huntersville | 88 | A | 0 |
| 4 | 28036 | Davidson | 87 | A | 0 |
| 5 | 28017 | Boiling Springs | 82 | B | 2 (1 health) |
| 6 | 28053 | Gastonia | 82 | B | 9 (1 health) |
| 7 | 28055 | Gastonia | 82 | B | 9 (1 health) |
| 8 | 28056 | Gastonia | 82 | B | 9 (1 health) |
| 9 | 28078 | Huntersville | 82 | B | 0 |
| 10 | 28134 | Pineville | 82 | B | 1 |
| 11 | 28164 | Stanley | 82 | B | 8 (1 health) |
| 12 | 28637 | Hildebran | 82 | B | 3 (1 health) |
| 13 | 28641 | Jonas Ridge | 82 | B | 8 (1 health) |
| 14 | 28021 | Cherryville | 81 | B | 11 (2 health) |
| 15 | 28086 | Kings Mountain | 81 | B | 4 (2 health) |
| 16 | 28680 | Morganton | 80 | B | 2 |
| 17 | 28043 | Forest City | 79 | B | 8 |
| 18 | 28277 | Charlotte | 78 | B | 38 (12 health) |
| 19 | 28052 | Gastonia | 77 | B | 9 (1 health) |
| 20 | 28054 | Gastonia | 77 | B | 9 (1 health) |
| 21 | 28139 | Rutherfordton | 77 | B | 3 (1 health) |
| 22 | 28746 | Lake Lure | 77 | B | 8 (1 health) |
| 23 | 28782 | Tryon | 77 | B | 3 (1 health) |
| 24 | 28034 | Dallas | 76 | B | 21 (4 health) |
| 25 | 28120 | Mount Holly | 76 | B | 4 |
| 26 | 28720 | Chimney Rock | 76 | B | 5 |
| 27 | 28628 | Glen Alpine | 75 | B | 11 (1 health) |
| 28 | 28073 | Grover | 72 | B | 0 |
| 29 | 28077 | High Shoals | 72 | B | 1 |
| 30 | 28619 | Drexel | 72 | B | 1 |
| 31 | 28098 | Lowell | 71 | B | 8 (1 health) |
| 32 | 28114 | Mooresboro | 71 | B | 11 (2 health) |
| 33 | 28671 | Rutherford College | 71 | B | 1 (1 health) |
| 34 | 28012 | Belmont | 70 | B | 3 |
| 35 | 28655 | Morganton | 70 | B | 2 |
| 36 | 28722 | Columbus | 66 | C | 11 (1 health) |
| 37 | 28024 | Cliffside | 65 | C | 5 |
| 38 | 28032 | Cramerton | 63 | C | 0 |
| 39 | 28612 | Connellys Springs | 63 | C | 0 |
| 40 | 28690 | Valdese | 61 | C | 17 |
| 41 | 28090 | Lawndale | 58 | C | 1 |
| 42 | 28167 | Union Mills | 58 | C | 11 (1 health) |
| 43 | 28016 | Bessemer City | 56 | C | 18 (7 health) |
| 44 | 28019 | Caroleen | 53 | D | 0 |
| 45 | 28020 | Casar | 53 | D | 0 |
| 46 | 28038 | Earl | 53 | D | 0 |
| 47 | 28042 | Fallston | 53 | D | 0 |
| 48 | 28074 | Harris | 53 | D | 0 |
| 49 | 28076 | Henrietta | 53 | D | 0 |
| 50 | 28089 | Lattimore | 53 | D | 0 |
Overview
North Carolina's 14th District encompasses 61 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is C (68/100).
311 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 50 are health-based violations. About 67% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Surface Water Treatment Rule - 81 violations
- Stage 2 DBP Rule - 56 violations
- Stage 1 DBP Rule - 46 violations
- Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) - 29 violations
- Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) - 22 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1979 (~47 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder - consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Lead Alert: 2 ZIP codes in this district exceed the EPA action level for lead. Consider using a certified lead-removal filter.
Data Sources
- Water quality violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Congressional district boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 119th Congress
- Housing age: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
Updated daily. Data covers 61 ZIP codes in North Carolina's 14th District.