Wake Forest, NC Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
2 ZIP codes · 47 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 2 ZIP codes across Wake Forest, NC. The area averages a grade D (50/100); 1 ZIP code carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Wake Forest, NC. We compared 2 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 D (50/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 1 | 100% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Wake Forest ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27587 | 50 | D | 47 | 0.0085 mg/L |
| 2 | 27588 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 0 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 1 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 47 total violations across Wake Forest
- 4 health-based violations
- 1 of 1 directly mapped ZIP record have violations
- 0 of 1 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 18 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 5 | 1 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | 4 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 4 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Wake Forest?
ZIP code 27587 has the highest safety score in Wake Forest at 50/100 (grade D). Check the full report for details.
Is Wake Forest water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 1 directly mapped ZIP records, 47 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 1 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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