Falmouth, MA Home Safety: Home Safety 83/100
2 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Falmouth: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Compared to statewide averages in MA, Falmouth scores well - health violations are below the norm and systems generally operate within federal standards.
How Falmouth Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Falmouth Water
- Average lead level: 0.0011 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $2,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.93 - above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Falmouth
A single utility carries the primary residential water load in Falmouth, MA - the dominant provider across 1 federally tracked system.
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Falmouth, Massachusetts (population ~8,354), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 97,551 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Falmouth: B (83/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Falmouth water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0011 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
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 2 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02540 | B | Falmouth Water Department | 97,551 |
All ZIP Codes in Falmouth
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 Falmouth
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
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Falmouth Homeowners
Within the Falmouth market, estimated remediation claims a small portion of typical property equity - the financial burden is proportionally low.
Remediation costs in Falmouth are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,150–$3,550 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 35% above the Massachusetts average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Falmouth
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.
Lead risk in Falmouth appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Falmouth
Historical NFIP data for Falmouth contains 209 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $20,722. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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. The <strong>$2,200</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Falmouth, MA