North Carolina — 8th District
119th Congress · 65 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 65 ZIP codes in North Carolina's 8th District: the district earns a grade B (79/100). 425 EPA violations on record, 110 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
65 ZIP codes tracked in North Carolina's 8th District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28174 | Wingate | 99 | A | 1 |
| 2 | 28097 | Locust | 98 | A | 2 |
| 3 | 28396 | Wagram | 97 | A | 7 (2 health) |
| 4 | 28002 | Albemarle | 94 | A | 17 (4 health) |
| 5 | 28353 | Laurinburg | 93 | A | 5 |
| 6 | 28111 | Monroe | 91 | A | 8 (1 health) |
| 7 | 28112 | Monroe | 91 | A | 8 (1 health) |
| 8 | 28372 | Pembroke | 89 | A | 4 (1 health) |
| 9 | 28377 | Red Springs | 89 | A | 4 (1 health) |
| 10 | 28352 | Laurinburg | 88 | A | 5 |
| 11 | 28026 | Concord | 87 | A | 15 (1 health) |
| 12 | 28082 | Kannapolis | 87 | A | 2 |
| 13 | 28107 | Midland | 87 | A | 0 |
| 14 | 28119 | Morven | 87 | A | 2 (1 health) |
| 15 | 28127 | New London | 87 | A | 0 |
| 16 | 28137 | Richfield | 87 | A | 0 |
| 17 | 27306 | Mount Gilead | 86 | A | 7 (2 health) |
| 18 | 28009 | Badin | 86 | A | 2 |
| 19 | 28091 | Lilesville | 86 | A | 18 (2 health) |
| 20 | 28110 | Monroe | 86 | A | 8 (1 health) |
| 21 | 28129 | Oakboro | 86 | A | 2 |
| 22 | 28133 | Peachland | 86 | A | 2 |
| 23 | 28359 | Lumberton | 86 | A | 3 (1 health) |
| 24 | 28007 | Ansonville | 85 | A | 7 |
| 25 | 28173 | Waxhaw | 85 | A | 1 |
| 26 | 27356 | Star | 84 | B | 7 (3 health) |
| 27 | 28163 | Stanfield | 84 | B | 9 (3 health) |
| 28 | 28343 | Gibson | 84 | B | 3 |
| 29 | 28135 | Polkton | 83 | B | 4 |
| 30 | 27209 | Biscoe | 82 | B | 6 (2 health) |
| 31 | 28001 | Albemarle | 81 | B | 17 (4 health) |
| 32 | 28025 | Concord | 81 | B | 15 (1 health) |
| 33 | 28340 | Fairmont | 81 | B | 3 (1 health) |
| 34 | 28128 | Norwood | 80 | B | 12 (7 health) |
| 35 | 27371 | Troy | 79 | B | 10 (5 health) |
| 36 | 28380 | Rockingham | 79 | B | 5 (2 health) |
| 37 | 28170 | Wadesboro | 78 | B | 15 |
| 38 | 28227 | Charlotte | 78 | B | 38 (12 health) |
| 39 | 28270 | Charlotte | 78 | B | 38 (12 health) |
| 40 | 28383 | Rowland | 76 | B | 2 (1 health) |
| 41 | 28075 | Harrisburg | 75 | B | 9 (2 health) |
| 42 | 28364 | Maxton | 74 | B | 7 (4 health) |
| 43 | 28379 | Rockingham | 74 | B | 5 (2 health) |
| 44 | 28124 | Mount Pleasant | 73 | B | 0 |
| 45 | 28226 | Charlotte | 73 | B | 38 (12 health) |
| 46 | 28345 | Hamlet | 73 | B | 15 (11 health) |
| 47 | 28347 | Hoffman | 73 | B | 0 |
| 48 | 28351 | Laurel Hill | 73 | B | 0 |
| 49 | 28358 | Lumberton | 71 | B | 3 (1 health) |
| 50 | 28360 | Lumberton | 71 | B | 3 (1 health) |
Overview
North Carolina's 8th District encompasses 65 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is B (79/100).
425 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 110 are health-based violations. About 72% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) - 90 violations
- Surface Water Treatment Rule - 75 violations
- Stage 1 DBP Rule - 51 violations
- Stage 2 DBP Rule - 48 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule - 46 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1980 (~46 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder - consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Lead Alert: 3 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 65 ZIP codes in North Carolina's 8th District.