Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
79 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Mecklenburg County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 79 of its tracked ZIP codes.
How Mecklenburg County Compares
How Mecklenburg County Compares
Mecklenburg County scores 8 points above the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 10.7 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 10.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $732, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.338% avg pipe failure probability, 5% of ZIPs at high risk
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Mecklenburg County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 74 violations. Past 5 years: 150 total (150 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $732
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Mecklenburg County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Mecklenburg County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Mecklenburg County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Mecklenburg County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHARLOTTE WATER | 1,163,701 | 2738 |
| 2 | Fairfield Harbour | 5,514 | 2736 |
| 3 | Carolina Trace Water System | 4,516 | 2736 |
| 4 | North River/mill Creek Water Service Dis | 4,417 | 2736 |
| 5 | Whispering Pines Development | 4,178 | 2736 |
21 total water systems serve Mecklenburg County.
All ZIP Codes in Mecklenburg County
79 ZIP codes tracked in Mecklenburg County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28031 | Cornelius | 88 | A | 1 | $497K |
| 2 | 28035 | Davidson | 88 | A | 0 | — |
| 3 | 28070 | Huntersville | 88 | A | 0 | — |
| 4 | 27152 | Winston Salem | 87 | A | 0 | — |
| 5 | 28036 | Davidson | 87 | A | 0 | $579K |
| 6 | 28201 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 7 | 28218 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 8 | 28219 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 9 | 28220 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 10 | 28221 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 11 | 28223 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 12 | 28229 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 13 | 28230 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 14 | 28231 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 15 | 28232 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 16 | 28233 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 17 | 28234 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 18 | 28236 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 19 | 28242 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 20 | 28243 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 21 | 28244 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 22 | 28246 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 23 | 28247 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 24 | 28250 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 25 | 28253 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 26 | 28254 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 27 | 28255 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 28 | 28256 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 29 | 28258 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 30 | 28260 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 31 | 28263 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 32 | 28265 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 33 | 28266 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 34 | 28271 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 35 | 28272 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 36 | 28274 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 37 | 28275 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 38 | 28281 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 39 | 28285 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 40 | 28287 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 41 | 28288 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 42 | 28289 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 43 | 28290 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 44 | 28296 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 45 | 28297 | Charlotte | 84 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 46 | 28202 | Charlotte | 83 | B | 38 (12 health) | $426K |
| 47 | 28222 | Charlotte | 83 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 48 | 28224 | Charlotte | 83 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 49 | 28228 | Charlotte | 83 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 50 | 28235 | Charlotte | 83 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 51 | 28237 | Charlotte | 83 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 52 | 28241 | Charlotte | 83 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 53 | 28262 | Charlotte | 83 | B | 38 (12 health) | $297K |
| 54 | 28269 | Charlotte | 83 | B | 38 (12 health) | $300K |
| 55 | 28273 | Charlotte | 83 | B | 38 (12 health) | $305K |
| 56 | 28278 | Charlotte | 83 | B | 38 (12 health) | $413K |
| 57 | 28280 | Charlotte | 83 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 58 | 28299 | Charlotte | 83 | B | 38 (12 health) | — |
| 59 | 28078 | Huntersville | 82 | B | 0 | $442K |
| 60 | 28134 | Pineville | 82 | B | 1 | $336K |
| 61 | 28203 | Charlotte | 78 | B | 38 (12 health) | $709K |
| 62 | 28204 | Charlotte | 78 | B | 38 (12 health) | $577K |
| 63 | 28212 | Charlotte | 78 | B | 38 (12 health) | $236K |
| 64 | 28213 | Charlotte | 78 | B | 38 (12 health) | $252K |
| 65 | 28217 | Charlotte | 78 | B | 38 (12 health) | $239K |
| 66 | 28227 | Charlotte | 78 | B | 38 (12 health) | $314K |
| 67 | 28270 | Charlotte | 78 | B | 38 (12 health) | $544K |
| 68 | 28277 | Charlotte | 78 | B | 38 (12 health) | $508K |
| 69 | 28206 | Charlotte | 73 | B | 38 (12 health) | $240K |
| 70 | 28208 | Charlotte | 73 | B | 38 (12 health) | $198K |
| 71 | 28210 | Charlotte | 73 | B | 38 (12 health) | $486K |
| 72 | 28216 | Charlotte | 73 | B | 38 (12 health) | $246K |
| 73 | 28226 | Charlotte | 73 | B | 38 (12 health) | $560K |
| 74 | 28205 | Charlotte | 68 | C | 38 (12 health) | $411K |
| 75 | 28207 | Charlotte | 68 | C | 38 (12 health) | $1349K |
| 76 | 28209 | Charlotte | 68 | C | 38 (12 health) | $596K |
| 77 | 28211 | Charlotte | 68 | C | 38 (12 health) | $702K |
| 78 | 28214 | Charlotte | 68 | C | 38 (12 health) | $258K |
| 79 | 28215 | Charlotte | 68 | C | 38 (12 health) | $274K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Mecklenburg County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Overview
Mecklenburg County in North Carolina covers 79 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
74 of 79 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 864 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.