CITY REPORT ME

Palermo, ME Home Safety Data by ZIP

1 ZIP code · no water system mapped in our data · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

None mapped

Water Systems

N/A

ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations

Zone 2

County Radon Potential (Moderate)

$267K

Median Home Value

Palermo Water: The Quick Version

Homes built before 1986: 48% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.1.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Palermo, Maine, where no community water system is mapped to its ZIP codes in our data (about 1,420 residents). The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

No EPA violation count is attached to the tracked ZIP codes of Palermo in our data (no water system is mapped, or the mapping is held back for review), so violation records are not shown here; the local utility may still have EPA records (search EPA ECHO by system name).

Lead & Copper

Lead data: not yet available for Palermo
Lead action-level status: not available

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.

All ZIP Codes in Palermo

04354

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 Palermo

13.3%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

11.7%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

18.1%

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 13.3% ↑

Diabetes 11.7% ↑

Mental Health 18.1% ↑

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

How Old Is Palermo's Housing Stock?

1982

Median Build Year

48%

Built Before 1986

27%

Built Before 1970

Copper

Likely Pipe Material

With 48% 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

Plumbing materials follow installation dates, not medians. Palermo records a median build year of 1982, and a meaningful share of its homes date from before the 1986 federal lead restrictions.

1982

Median Year Built

48%

Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)

27%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (27%) 1970–1986 (21%) Post-1986 (52%)

Most homes in Palermo 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.

Protecting Children from Lead in Palermo

48%

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.

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.