North Carolina — 3rd District
119th Congress · 120 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-17
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-17
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 120 ZIP codes in North Carolina's 3rd District: the district earns a grade B (74/100). 252 EPA violations on record, 46 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
100 ZIP codes tracked in North Carolina's 3rd District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27821 | Edward | 99 | A | 0 |
| 2 | 28547 | Camp Lejeune | 99 | A | 0 |
| 3 | 27833 | Greenville | 98 | A | 4 (1 health) |
| 4 | 28329 | Clinton | 98 | A | 10 (1 health) |
| 5 | 28564 | New Bern | 98 | A | 3 (1 health) |
| 6 | 28533 | Cherry Point | 95 | A | 0 |
| 7 | 28542 | Camp Lejeune | 95 | A | 0 |
| 8 | 27835 | Greenville | 94 | A | 4 (1 health) |
| 9 | 27836 | Greenville | 94 | A | 4 (1 health) |
| 10 | 28393 | Turkey | 94 | A | 4 (1 health) |
| 11 | 28464 | Teachey | 94 | A | 3 |
| 12 | 28561 | New Bern | 94 | A | 3 (1 health) |
| 13 | 28523 | Cove City | 93 | A | 0 |
| 14 | 27812 | Bethel | 90 | A | 1 |
| 15 | 28458 | Rose Hill | 90 | A | 1 |
| 16 | 28521 | Chinquapin | 90 | A | 0 |
| 17 | 28541 | Jacksonville | 89 | A | 19 (4 health) |
| 18 | 28563 | New Bern | 89 | A | 3 (1 health) |
| 19 | 27811 | Bellarthur | 87 | A | 4 (1 health) |
| 20 | 28382 | Roseboro | 87 | A | 0 |
| 21 | 28385 | Salemburg | 87 | A | 2 |
| 22 | 28544 | Midway Park | 87 | A | 0 |
| 23 | 27829 | Fountain | 86 | A | 3 (1 health) |
| 24 | 28325 | Calypso | 86 | A | 6 (1 health) |
| 25 | 28341 | Faison | 86 | A | 6 (1 health) |
| 26 | 28453 | Magnolia | 86 | A | 6 (2 health) |
| 27 | 28349 | Kenansville | 85 | A | 5 |
| 28 | 28366 | Newton Grove | 85 | A | 4 |
| 29 | 28398 | Warsaw | 85 | A | 0 |
| 30 | 28531 | Harkers Island | 85 | A | 0 |
| 31 | 28586 | Vanceboro | 85 | A | 0 |
| 32 | 28328 | Clinton | 84 | B | 10 (1 health) |
| 33 | 28519 | Bridgeton | 84 | B | 2 (1 health) |
| 34 | 28574 | Richlands | 84 | B | 2 |
| 35 | 27837 | Grimesland | 83 | B | 0 |
| 36 | 28444 | Harrells | 81 | B | 2 |
| 37 | 27885 | Swanquarter | 80 | B | 0 |
| 38 | 28526 | Dover | 80 | B | 2 |
| 39 | 27834 | Greenville | 79 | B | 4 (1 health) |
| 40 | 27858 | Greenville | 79 | B | 4 (1 health) |
| 41 | 28546 | Jacksonville | 79 | B | 19 (4 health) |
| 42 | 28570 | Newport | 79 | B | 3 (1 health) |
| 43 | 27806 | Aurora | 78 | B | 5 |
| 44 | 28555 | Maysville | 78 | B | 8 |
| 45 | 28557 | Morehead City | 78 | B | 7 (2 health) |
| 46 | 27828 | Farmville | 77 | B | 1 |
| 47 | 27978 | Stumpy Point | 77 | B | 0 |
| 48 | 28441 | Garland | 77 | B | 5 |
| 49 | 28513 | Ayden | 77 | B | 0 |
| 50 | 28530 | Grifton | 77 | B | 0 |
Overview
North Carolina's 3rd District encompasses 120 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is B (74/100).
252 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 46 are health-based violations. About 45% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Stage 2 DBP Rule - 82 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule - 41 violations
- Stage 1 DBP Rule - 34 violations
- Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) - 27 violations
- Revised Total Coliform Rule - 19 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1985 (~41 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder - consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Lead Alert: 1 ZIP code 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 120 ZIP codes in North Carolina's 3rd District.