Lead Exceeds EPA Limit in 3 Areas - Gastonia, NC
5 ZIP codes · 125 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 5 ZIP codes across Gastonia, NC. 3 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations; safety scores are not available for every area.
Home-safety conditions vary across Gastonia, 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.
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Gastonia ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28052 | — | — | 32 | Exceeds EPA limit |
| 2 | 28053 | — | — | — | No data |
| 3 | 28054 | — | — | 27 | Exceeds EPA limit |
| 4 | 28055 | — | — | — | No data |
| 5 | 28056 | — | — | 66 | Exceeds EPA limit |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
EPA Violations
- 125 total violations across Gastonia
- 14 health-based violations
- 3 of 3 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 3 of 3 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 48 | 3 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 25 | 3 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | 12 | 3 |
| Chlorite | 9 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 8 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Gastonia?
Is Gastonia water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 3 directly mapped ZIP records, 125 EPA violations are recorded; 3 of 3 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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