Brevig Mission, AK Home Safety Data by ZIP
1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Brevig Mission Water: The Quick Version
- Homes built before 1986: 36% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.89 - above typical levels.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Brevig Mission, Alaska, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 691 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.
EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Brevig Mission.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Brevig Mission
- Lead action-level status: not available
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
CDC Health Data for Brevig Mission
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
How Old Is Brevig Mission's Housing Stock?
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
With a median build year of 1998, Brevig Mission's housing stock reflects a city built across multiple eras. A substantial share of homes predate 1986 - the year lead solder in plumbing was federally banned - meaning the risk from plumbing materials is unevenly distributed across the city's neighborhoods and property types.
Most homes in Brevig Mission were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Brevig Mission: Remediation Cost in Perspective
What does remediation cost in financial context for Brevig Mission homeowners? Proportionally very little - the equity share here is low, and addressing documented issues is a manageable planning question rather than a material financial burden.
Remediation costs in Brevig Mission are relatively low compared to home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 59% below the Alaska average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Brevig Mission
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Routinely in Brevig Mission, where 36% of housing predates the solder ban and aggregate utility readings hover near the federal threshold, a faucet-level draw functions as a standard household step for families with small kids.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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