Health Violations Found

Oak Ridge, NC (27310): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 9 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Arbor Run/charles Place S/d)

Health Violations Found PFAS Detected

Health-based violation records by water system:

  • NC0241539 (1)

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 27310 in Oak Ridge, NC contain 21 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 1 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality PFAS above MCL 1 health-based violation
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0027 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 3 claims
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 health-based violation and 20 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0027 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • PFAS At least one PFAS result is above an EPA MCL value (UCMR5 sampling; MCL compliance required from 2029).
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
  • Flood 3 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
21 violations 1 health-based PFAS detected
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
9
Water Systems
576
People Served
1
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0027 mg/L
Reported Lead Result
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$496K
Median Home Value144% above state median ($203K)

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Score Breakdown

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The score is withheld for this ZIP: a water system serving it has EPA UCMR5 PFAS results above the value of an EPA PFAS MCL (with compliance required from 2029), and the current score input does not include that system. We will show the score again once it is recalculated with that system's PFAS results included.

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Your Water System

ZIP code 27310 in Oak Ridge, North Carolina is mapped to the water system Arbor Run/charles Place S/d (EPA ID: NC3041039). This system provides water to approximately 576 people from groundwater sources.

There are 9 community water systems serving this area.

Lead & Copper in Your Water

The EPA requires water systems to monitor lead and copper levels under the Lead and Copper Rule.

Metal Measured Level EPA Action Level Status Sample Date or Period
Copper Action-level exceedance on record 1.3 mg/L Exceeds action level Not present in ZipCheckup accepted source data
How to read the copper row. EPA's reporting schema defines the copper CU90 code as an action-level exceedance (a system's 90th-percentile copper above the 1.3 mg/L action level), so this row reflects an exceedance on record, not a routine measurement. No copper concentration is shown because no verified unit is available for this value. A system with no copper record has not been shown to be clean: the absence of a recorded exceedance is not a measurement.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Arbor Run/charles Place S/d NC3041039 576 Groundwater
River Oaks S/d NC0241203 409 Groundwater
Smoke Ridge Estates NC0241197 135 Groundwater
City of Greensboro, NC0241010 319,588 Surface water
The Estates of Oak Ridge Lake NC0241240 300 Groundwater

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Arbor Run/charles Place S/d (NC3041039) on EPA.gov.

5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 27310. One or more compound results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029.

Detected compounds: PFOS, PFHxS, PFHxA, PFBA, PFPeA, 6:2 FTS, PFOA, PFBS, PFHpA.

Highest measured level: 0.0356 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Oak Ridge has 3 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 27310 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 21 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 27310 (primary system: Arbor Run/charles Place S/d), including 1 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 27310's water come from?

The recorded water source for Arbor Run/charles Place S/d, a system mapped to ZIP code 27310, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 576 people.

How can I get my water tested in Oak Ridge?

If Arbor Run/charles Place S/d supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 27310 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 27310 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0027 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 27310?

27310 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Guilford County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 27310's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 27310. One or more PFAS results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 27310?

FEMA records contain 3 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 27310; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is X, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Oak Ridge, NC (27310): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/27310/
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Page version: October 2026.

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