Townsend, DE Home Safety: Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Townsend Water
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.001 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 24% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.25.
Who Supplies Your Water in Townsend
Because each listed system has its own federal record, violations at one of the 2 shown below do not apply to the others among the 2 tied to Townsend, DE.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Townsend, Delaware (population ~14,151), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 234,204 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.
Water Sources
Townsend water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0010 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19734 | — | Artesian Water Company | 231,114 |
All ZIP Codes in Townsend
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.
Health Outcomes in Townsend
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Housing & Infrastructure in Townsend
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
If your home in Townsend predates 1986, testing the tap is the direct way to learn about lead; the median build year of 2006 cannot answer that for you.
Most homes in Townsend were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Townsend
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Averaged across Townsend ZIP codes, the 90th-percentile lead results reported by water systems come to less than 10 parts per billion. That is an area summary rather than a reading from any home, and EPA's health goal for lead in drinking water is zero; about 24% of local housing predates 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Townsend
Historical NFIP data for Townsend contains 5 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $61,984. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
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