Cary, NC Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
5 ZIP codes · 47 EPA violations
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); 4 ZIP codes carry 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
Every ZIP code 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 | 0.0034 mg/L |
| 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
- 47 total violations across Cary
- 4 health-based violations
- 4 of 4 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 4 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 8 | 4 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 5 | 4 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 5 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 4 | 4 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 2 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Cary?
ZIP code 27511 has the highest safety score 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, 47 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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