Scottsbluff, NE Home Safety: Home Safety 83/100
2 ZIP codes · 3 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Scottsbluff: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Across Scottsbluff, EPA monitoring data shows low violation rates and healthy safety margins - a pattern that places the city well above NE's average for drinking water compliance across recent reporting cycles.
How Scottsbluff Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Scottsbluff Water: The Quick Version
- Average lead level: 0.0032 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,000 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.71 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Scottsbluff
3 water utilities share the residential service territory in Scottsbluff, NE - out of 3 total systems in federal records.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 16,965 people. 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 Scottsbluff: 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
Scottsbluff water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0032 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69361 | B | City of Scottsbluff, | 14,282 |
All ZIP Codes in Scottsbluff
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 Scottsbluff
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
Scottsbluff: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Remediation costs in Scottsbluff are small relative to typical property values - the cost-to-value ratio here is favorable.
Remediation costs in Scottsbluff are relatively low compared to home values. The $400–$1,700 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 11% below the Nebraska average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Scottsbluff
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 Scottsbluff 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 Flood-Claim Evidence for Scottsbluff
Historical NFIP data for Scottsbluff contains 48 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $4,429. 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>$1,000</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.
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