New Bern, NC Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
5 ZIP codes · 17 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 5 ZIP codes across New Bern, NC. 2 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations; safety scores are not available for every area.
Home-safety conditions vary across New Bern, 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 New Bern ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28560 | — | — | 10 | 0.0100 mg/L |
| 2 | 28561 | — | — | — | No data |
| 3 | 28562 | — | — | 7 | 0.0050 mg/L |
| 4 | 28563 | — | — | — | No data |
| 5 | 28564 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
EPA Violations
- 17 total violations across New Bern
- 5 health-based violations
- 2 of 2 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 2 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | 10 | 2 |
| Total Coliform | 3 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 1 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1 | 1 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in New Bern?
Is New Bern water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 2 directly mapped ZIP records, 17 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 2 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.