Neighborhood Report
Grade A
Fayetteville, NC Neighborhood Water Quality — Grade A
10 ZIP codes · 110 EPA violations
Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
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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