ZipCheckup grade for 28274: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

Water Quality Report
A 92

Charlotte, NC (28274): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 92/100

EPA data for Charlotte Water

PFAS Detected

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 28274 in Charlotte, 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

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
Latest air quality, EPA records and weather alerts Current data temporarily unavailable
Current EPA violation data unavailable
Water records and current conditions
Current EPA violation data unavailable
Safety Score
A 92/100
Water Quality No violations
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water No drinking-water violations in EPA records 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.
  • PFAS PFAS detected in UCMR5 sampling; see the PFAS section for each compound, compared with the federal PFAS MCL where one exists.
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
Contaminant Summary
PFAS Detected
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 Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
A
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 92 / 100
Home Safety Score higher than 84% of ZIP codes nationwide
1
Water System
1,163,701
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low

Get updates when new water-quality data is available for your area

Free alerts when new EPA data affects ZIP code 28274. No spam - just safety updates.

Unsubscribe anytime. We only send updates when your safety score changes. See our Privacy Policy.

Share Your Area Home Safety Score
Share on X Share on Facebook

Tip: You can also screenshot the card above to share it as an image.

See incorrect data? Let us know

Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 92/100

This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
100/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
75/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
100/100
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
75/100

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

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (7) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 28274 in Charlotte, North Carolina is mapped to the water system Charlotte Water (EPA ID: NC0160010). This system provides water to approximately 1,163,701 people from surface water sources.

Other Water Quality Reports in North Carolina

Nearby Water Quality Reports

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Charlotte Water (NC0160010) 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.

📊 EPA Safe Drinking Water · View source →

PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 28274.

Detected compounds: PFBA, PFPeA.

Highest measured level: 0.0097 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.

📊 EPA UCMR5 · View source →
Environmental Hazards (9) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (3) OK
Cost & Community (6) OK

CPSC product recall notices

These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.

View all recalls →

📊 CPSC · View source →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 28274 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 0 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 28274 (primary system: Charlotte Water), 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 28274's water come from?

The recorded water source for Charlotte Water, a system mapped to ZIP code 28274, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 1,163,701 people.

How does Charlotte water compare to the national average?

Charlotte's Home Safety Score ranks better than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes, and at or above 81% within North Carolina.

How can I get my water tested in Charlotte?

If Charlotte Water 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 28274?

28274 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Mecklenburg 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 28274's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 28274. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Charlotte, NC (28274): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 92/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/28274/
BibTeX 
@misc{zipcheckup-report-28274,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Charlotte, NC (28274): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 92/100}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/report/28274/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

Nearby ZIP Code Reports

Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 28274

ZIP Code City, State Distance Grade Violations
28207 Charlotte, NC <1 mi A 0
28209 Charlotte, NC 1.5 mi A 0
28204 Charlotte, NC 1.8 mi A 0
28271 Charlotte, NC 2.0 mi N/A 0
28203 Charlotte, NC 2.1 mi N/A 0
28211 Charlotte, NC 2.6 mi A 0
28282 Charlotte, NC 2.6 mi N/A 0
28296 Charlotte, NC 2.7 mi N/A 0
28263 Charlotte, NC 2.8 mi N/A 0
28233 Charlotte, NC 2.8 mi N/A 0

Contaminants Detected in 28274

Learn more about the contaminants found in your water supply:

Overall safety breakdown

Home Safety Score →

Find the right water filter

Water Filter Matcher →

Compare filters, tests & services

Compare My Options →

Compare with another ZIP

Compare Tool →

2026 Rankings

ZIP 28274 scores in the top tier nationally.

Coverage: 13/17 risk factors Data sources →
Get alerts for 28274