Pollution Report: 28621

ELKIN, North Carolina

Livability Safety Score36/100— Good

Overall Rating

Good

Toxic Facilities

Water Violations

Air Score

52/100

Safety Signal Breakdown

Lower scores = safer (1-100 scale)

Toxic FacilitiesEPA TRI toxic release facilities within the area

Water QualityDrinking water violations from EPA SDWIS

Air QualityAnnual air quality index from EPA AQS

Overall Livability Safety Score36/100

What This Score Means

Zip code 28621 has moderate environmental exposure. Some concerns exist — nearby toxic facilities, air quality concerns, but the area is not among the most impacted nationally.

Protect Your Household

Based on the environmental data for 28621, here are recommended steps:

Air Purifier

HEPA + activated carbon for indoor air quality

Home Test Kit

Test your water and soil for specific contaminants