Wanchese, NC (27981) Home Safety Report
EPA data for Dare County Water System
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 27981 in Wanchese, NC contain zero recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026. This does not establish that every category was monitored or published, and it does not cover events outside that source window.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water No drinking-water violations in EPA records since 2021.
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0039 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
- Flood 161 cumulative NFIP claim records. This historical count is not a current property-risk verdict.
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Your Water System
ZIP code 27981 in Wanchese, North Carolina is mapped to the water system Dare County Water System (EPA ID: NC0428030). This system provides water to approximately 28,732 people from groundwater sources.
Other Water Quality Reports in North Carolina
- 27006 (Advance) - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27007 (Ararat)
- 27009 (Belews Creek) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 27010 (Bethania)
- 27011 (Boonville) - 25 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27012 (Clemmons) - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27013 (Cleveland) - 7 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27014 (Cooleemee) - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27016 (Danbury)
- 27017 (Dobson) - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27018 (East Bend) - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27019 (Germanton) - 98 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27020 (Hamptonville) - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27021 (King) - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27022 (Lawsonville)
- 27023 (Lewisville) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 27024 (Lowgap)
- 27025 (Madison) - 21 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27027 (Mayodan) - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27028 (Mocksville) - 15 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 27954 (Manteo) - 3 mi - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 27959 (Nags Head) - 3 mi
- 27948 (Kill Devil Hills) - 10 mi - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 27953 (Manns Harbor) - 12 mi
- 27978 (Stumpy Point) - 13 mi
- 27949 (Kitty Hawk) - 14 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27964 (Point Harbor) - 17 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27941 (Harbinger) - 19 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27966 (Powells Point) - 21 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27968 (Rodanthe) - 21 mi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Dare County Water System (NC0428030) on EPA.gov.
4 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.
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 27981 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.
The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.
Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (7) OK
Cost & Community (8) HIGH
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
Protect Your Home in Wanchese
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Home & Flood Insurance
The ZIP code for this report in Wanchese has 161 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.
Typical cost: Flood insurance: premiums vary by property and flood zone; request a quote
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Gutter Installation & Repair
The median home in 27981 was built around 1984. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.
Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home
Estimate Your Home Maintenance CostsWindow Replacement
The median build year of homes in Wanchese is 1984; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.
Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 27981 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 0 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 27981 (primary system: Dare County Water System), including 0 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 27981's water come from?
The recorded water source for Dare County Water System, a system mapped to ZIP code 27981, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 28,732 people.
How can I get my water tested in Wanchese?
If Dare County Water System 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 27981 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 27981 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0039 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 27981?
27981 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Dare County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 27981?
FEMA records contain 161 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 27981; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is AE, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. This is a substantial claim history, but claim count is not a count of distinct events or properties. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Wanchese, NC (27981) Home Safety Report. https://zipcheckup.com/report/27981/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 27981
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27954 | Manteo, NC | 2.7 mi | N/A | 1 |
| 27959 | Nags Head, NC | 2.8 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 27948 | Kill Devil Hills, NC | 10.3 mi | N/A | 1 |
| 27953 | Manns Harbor, NC | 11.7 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 27978 | Stumpy Point, NC | 13.4 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 27949 | Kitty Hawk, NC | 14.4 mi | N/A | 3 |
| 27964 | Point Harbor, NC | 17.2 mi | N/A | 3 |
| 27941 | Harbinger, NC | 19.2 mi | N/A | 3 |
| 27966 | Powells Point, NC | 20.6 mi | N/A | 3 |
| 27968 | Rodanthe, NC | 21.0 mi | N/A | 0 |
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