Durham, NC Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
16 ZIP codes · 171 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 16 ZIP codes across Durham, NC. The area averages a grade B (77/100); 8 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Durham, NC. We compared 16 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 (77/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 6 | 86% |
| C | 1 | 14% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Durham ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27701 | 83 | B | 2 | No data |
| 2 | 27704 | 82 | B | 3 | No data |
| 3 | 27707 | 81 | B | 8 | No data |
| 4 | 27712 | 81 | B | 7 | 0.0060 mg/L |
| 5 | 27705 | 73 | B | 23 | No data |
| 6 | 27713 | 72 | B | 24 | 0.0019 mg/L |
| 7 | 27703 | 67 | C | 102 | No data |
| 8 | 27702 | — | — | — | No data |
| 9 | 27706 | — | — | — | No data |
| 10 | 27708 | — | — | 2 | No data |
| 11 | 27709 | — | — | — | No data |
| 12 | 27710 | — | — | — | No data |
| 13 | 27711 | — | — | — | No data |
| 14 | 27715 | — | — | — | No data |
| 15 | 27717 | — | — | — | No data |
| 16 | 27722 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 4 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 3 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 171 total violations across Durham
- 4 health-based violations
- 8 of 8 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 8 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 28 | 8 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 16 | 8 |
| Lead | 11 | 2 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 10 | 4 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 10 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Durham?
ZIP code 27701 has the highest safety score in Durham at 83/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Durham water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 8 directly mapped ZIP records, 171 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 8 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
Reporting periods vary by source; the page metadata identifies this materialization.