Health Violations Found

Shelby, NC (28150): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 4 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: City of Shelby)

Health Violations Found

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 28150 in Shelby, NC contain 9 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

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Issues 1 health-based violation
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 30 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 8 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
  • Flood 30 cumulative NFIP claim records. Check the current FEMA map for a specific address.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
9 violations 1 health-based
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
4
Water Systems
23,600
People Served
1
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Surface water
Water Source
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
$196K
Median Home ValueState median: $203K

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Score Breakdown

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Canonical components

EPA water compliance
80/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
50/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
90/100
Indoor environment
50/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (6) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 28150 in Shelby, North Carolina is mapped to the water system City of Shelby (EPA ID: NC0123010). This system provides water to approximately 23,600 people from surface water sources.

There are 4 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
City of Shelby, NC0123010 23,600 Surface water
Cleveland County Water NC0123055 59,395 Surface water
Daniel Morgan Wtr District-nc NC1081016 376 Surface water
Lawndale, Town of NC0123045 660 Surface water

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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 City of Shelby (NC0123010) on EPA.gov.

3 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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UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records

Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 28150 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.

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Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Protect Your Home in Shelby

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Shelby has 30 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 28150 was built around 1974. 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

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Shelby is 1974; 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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Roofing Inspection & Repair

Homes built around 1974 may be on their second or third roof. A professional inspection can catch damage before leaks start.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 28150 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 9 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 28150 (primary system: City of Shelby), 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 28150's water come from?

The recorded water source for City of Shelby, a system mapped to ZIP code 28150, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 23,600 people.

How can I get my water tested in Shelby?

If City of Shelby 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.

What is the radon risk for 28150?

28150 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Cleveland 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 28150?

FEMA records contain 30 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 28150; 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. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Shelby, NC (28150): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/28150/
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Page version: October 2026.

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ZIP Code City, State Distance Grade Violations
28151 Shelby, NC 1.8 mi N/A 0
28152 Shelby, NC 3.3 mi N/A 2
28089 Lattimore, NC 5.9 mi N/A 0
28136 Polkville, NC 7.1 mi N/A 0
28017 Boiling Springs, NC 7.4 mi N/A 0
28169 Waco, NC 8.0 mi N/A 0
28038 Earl, NC 8.0 mi N/A 0
28042 Fallston, NC 8.7 mi N/A 0
28090 Lawndale, NC 9.3 mi N/A 3
28073 Grover, NC 10.6 mi N/A 5

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