Cary, NC Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
5 ZIP codes · 38 EPA violations on record for mapped water systems
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 5 ZIP codes across Cary, NC. The area averages a grade B (79/100); water systems associated with 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Cary, NC. We compared 5 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade B (79/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 4 | 100% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Mapped ZIP codes in Cary ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27511 | 82 | B | 3 | No data |
| 2 | 27513 | 81 | B | 7 | 0.0072 mg/L |
| 3 | 27518 | 79 | B | 12 | No data |
| 4 | 27519 | 75 | B | 25 | No data |
| 5 | 27512 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 4 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 0 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 38 total violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to Cary ZIP codes (each system counted once; includes small systems beyond the city utility)
- 1 health-based violation records in the available EPA data
- 4 of 4 directly mapped ZIP records are mapped to water systems with recorded violations
- 0 of 4 ZIP records with known lead status are served by a system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeded the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | 8 | 4 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5 | 4 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | 5 | 2 |
| Public Notice Rule | 4 | 4 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 2 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ZIP code in Cary has the highest home safety score?
ZIP code 27511 has the highest safety score among scored ZIP codes in Cary at 82/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Cary water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 4 directly mapped ZIP records, 38 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 4 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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