Fayetteville, NC Neighborhood Water Quality - Grade A
10 ZIP codes · 110 EPA violations
Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup compares 10 ZIP codes across Fayetteville, NC. The area averages a grade A (87/100); 10 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Water quality varies significantly across Fayetteville, NC. We analyzed 10 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.
City Overview: Grade A (87/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 3 | 30% |
| B | 7 | 70% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Fayetteville ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28309 | 98 | A | 11 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 2 | 28302 | 94 | A | 11 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 3 | 28305 | 89 | A | 11 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 4 | 28301 | 84 | B | 11 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 5 | 28303 | 84 | B | 11 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 6 | 28304 | 84 | B | 11 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 7 | 28306 | 84 | B | 11 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 8 | 28311 | 84 | B | 11 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 9 | 28312 | 84 | B | 11 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 10 | 28314 | 84 | B | 11 | 0.0010 mg/L |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 10 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 0 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 110 total violations across Fayetteville
- 10 health-based violations
- 10 of 10 ZIP codes have violations
- 0 ZIP codes exceed EPA lead action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 20 | 10 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | 20 | 10 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 20 | 10 |
| Contaminant 1006 | 10 | 10 |
| Lead | 10 | 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Fayetteville?
ZIP code 28309 has the highest safety score in Fayetteville at 98/100 (grade A). Check the full report for details.
Is Fayetteville water safe to drink?
Fayetteville has an average water safety score of 87/100 (A). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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