Mecklenburg County, NC
ZIP 28216
In ZIP 28216, 6 of the 12 things we check have at least one part graded D or F.
- Drinking water: Oakdale S/D meets every EPA legal limit; 8 contaminants are above health goals, led by lead at 45× California’s Public Health Goal.
- Nearest Superfund site: Martin-Marietta, Sodyeco, Inc., 4.7 miles away (3 within 10 miles).
- Largest share of modeled toxic air from industry: Jim Myers & Sons Inc (76%), mostly chromium.
- Fine particles (PM2.5) average 7.9 µg/m³; the WHO guideline is 5 and the EPA annual standard is 9.
- About 8,356 kg of agricultural pesticides are applied in the county each year.
Grades for ZIP 28216
- Superfund sites nearbyA to C
- Factories and industrial sitesD to F
- Oil and gas wellsA
- Parks and nature nearbyC to F
- Air qualityB to D
- Drinking water qualityD to F
- Pesticide useB to C
- Neighborhood health statusA to D
- Past wildfire impactsA
- Past flood impactsB to C
- Noise levelsA to D
- Radiation signalsB to C
Based on 17 census tracts · compiled September 10, 2026 · how each grade works and its sources
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