Hyattsville, MD - Home Safety 83/100
7 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Hyattsville: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Across Hyattsville, MD, the overall grade falls in the upper range - a summary score, not a measurement taken at any single tap.
How Hyattsville Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Hyattsville, MD
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
How ZIP codes in Hyattsville score across all safety grades.
What You Should Know About Hyattsville Water
- Homes built before 1986: 78% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.05.
Who Supplies Your Water in Hyattsville
Public water system records for Hyattsville, MD point to a single listed provider, drawn from 1 system in the federal data; its violation record appears below.
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 7 ZIP codes in Hyattsville, Maryland (population ~172,030), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 1,900,000 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 7 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Hyattsville: 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
Hyattsville water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: reported as 0 mg/L (a reported 0 is not proof of no lead; check the source record for its reporting limit) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 5 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
7 of 7 ZIP records with known zones are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20781 | B | Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission | 1,900,000 |
| 20782 | B | Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission | 1,900,000 |
| 20783 | B | Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission | 1,900,000 |
| 20784 | B | Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission | 1,900,000 |
| 20785 | B | Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission | 1,900,000 |
All ZIP Codes in Hyattsville
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 Hyattsville
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 Hyattsville
With 78% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Median construction year in Hyattsville: 1965, set against the 1986 federal lead limits for new plumbing.
Over half of homes in Hyattsville were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Hyattsville Homeowners
The remediation-to-value ratio for Hyattsville sits at the bottom of the scale.
Estimated remediation costs in Hyattsville can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 6% below the Maryland average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Hyattsville
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.
If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Hyattsville
Historical NFIP data for Hyattsville contains 241 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $10,461. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 40% 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 $500 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 Hyattsville, MD