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White Plains, MD: 3 Violations - Home Safety 83/100

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for White Plains: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Across White Plains, MD, the overall grade falls in the upper range - a summary score, not a measurement taken at any single tap.

How White Plains Compares

White Plains83/100
Maryland avg69/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 83
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$447K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

Key Facts for White Plains Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 3 violations since 2021.
  • Homes built before 1986: 17% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.16.

White Plains's Water Providers

The 2 largest of 2 systems connected with White Plains, MD are listed below.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in White Plains, Maryland (population ~12,725), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 95,831 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for White Plains: 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

White Plains water systems draw from: Groundwater, 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 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.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Gross Alpha (excl. radon and uranium) Radionuclides 4 1
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
20695 B 3 0 Waldorf - Charles County Dpw

All ZIP Codes in White Plains

  • 20695 [B] - 3 violations

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

White Plains Community Health Snapshot

10.7%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13.4%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

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

Asthma 10.7% ↑
Diabetes 13.4% ↑
Mental Health 16% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

What's in White Plains's Water?

Gross Alpha (excl. radon and uranium) 4 violations
Radionuclides · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 15 pCi/L
Lead and Copper Rule 2 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

White Plains Infrastructure Age

2004
Median Build Year
17%
Built Before 1986
7%
Built Before 1970
PEX or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

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 White Plains predates 1986, testing the tap is the direct way to learn about lead; the median build year of 2004 cannot answer that for you.

2004
Median Year Built
17%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
7%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (7%) 1970–1986 (10%) Post-1986 (83%)

Most homes in White Plains 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.

How Remediation Costs Compare in White Plains

Here the gap between local home values and the estimated repair bill is wide, so the percentage shown below for White Plains stays at or under the 1% mark.

Median Home Value
$446,700
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in White Plains 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 5% above the Maryland average.

White Plains: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

17%
Homes Built Before 1986

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.

Several limits apply to the lead numbers for White Plains. The figure shown is an average of 90th-percentile results from ZIP codes in the city, and it is below 0.010 mg/L; the federal action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to an average like this one, and being below it does not make water free of lead. About 17% of local homes were built before 1986. A test at the home's own tap shows its level, and a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead reduction is an option if a test finds lead.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

White Plains: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

21
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$11,208
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for White Plains contains 21 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $11,208. 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. 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 White Plains, MD

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for White Plains, MD?
White Plains has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 (Grade B) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 3 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving White Plains?
EPA records list 3 EPA violations for White Plains water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
How does White Plains compare to Maryland average?
White Plains has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100, which is at or above the Maryland state average of 69/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve White Plains?
Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in White Plains. The related population figure in our data is approximately 12,725 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in White Plains?
Estimated remediation cost per household in White Plains: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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