CITY REPORT NJ HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 3

Little Falls, NJ: 3 Health Violations - Home Safety 65/100

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Little Falls: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Little Falls, NJ: a C, mid-scale.

How Little Falls Compares

Little Falls65/100
New Jersey avg61/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
C · 65
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$477K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation (0.3% of home value)

Little Falls Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 8 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.001 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 79% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.71.

Water Systems Serving Little Falls

Federal records list 2 water systems tied to Little Falls, NJ. Of those, 2 are the primary providers, meaning service conditions, rate structures, and compliance histories can differ depending on where a property sits.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Little Falls, New Jersey, covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 27,475 people. 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. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Little Falls: C (65/100)

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

Little Falls water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0010 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

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
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 16 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
07424 C 8 3 Nj American Water - Little Falls

All ZIP Codes in Little Falls

  • 07424 [C] - 8 violations ⚠

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Little Falls

8.9%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.7%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
15.8%
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 8.9% ↓
Diabetes 12.7% ↑
Mental Health 15.8% ↑

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

Key Contaminants Detected in Little Falls

Lead and Copper Rule 16 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage

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

How Old Is Little Falls's Housing Stock?

1968
Median Build Year
79%
Built Before 1986
62%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 79% 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

Viewed through the lens of construction era, Little Falls has a median build year of 1968; houses completed ahead of 1986 can hold lead-bearing solder or fittings.

1968
Median Year Built
79%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
62%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (62%) 1970–1986 (17%) Post-1986 (21%)

Over half of homes in Little Falls 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.

Little Falls: Remediation Cost in Perspective

How large is the remediation estimate next to home prices in Little Falls? Small in relative terms: it amounts to 1% of the median value or less, although the dollar figure below is still an estimate and actual costs vary by property and contractor.

Median Home Value
$477,300
Est. Remediation
$1,200
Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Estimated remediation costs in Little Falls can be compared with local home values. The $700–$2,300 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 1% below the New Jersey average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Little Falls

79%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.001
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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 Flood-Claim Evidence for Little Falls

2,569
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$24,128
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Little Falls contains 2,569 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $24,128. 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 $1,200 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.

What You Can Do in Little Falls

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
  2. Install a certified water filter. For Lead and Copper Rule, listed in the water-quality records for Little Falls: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 79% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Little Falls, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Little Falls, NJ?
Little Falls has an average Home Safety Score of 65/100 (Grade C) 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. 8 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 Little Falls?
EPA records list 8 EPA violations, including 3 health-based violations for Little Falls water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Little Falls water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Little Falls is 0.001 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Little Falls compare to New Jersey average?
Little Falls has an average Home Safety Score of 65/100, which is at or above the New Jersey state average of 61/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Little Falls?
Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Little Falls. The related population figure in our data is approximately 27,475 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Little Falls?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Little Falls: $1,200; modeled range $700 to $2,300. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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