CITY REPORT NJ HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 1

Palisades Park, NJ: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 66/100

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Palisades Park: C.

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

Neither high nor low, the composite grade for Palisades Park, NJ is a C, built from ZIP-level scores.

How Palisades Park Compares

Palisades Park66/100
New Jersey avg61/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
C · 66
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$704K
Median Home Value
$900
Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

What You Should Know About Palisades Park Water

  • Water systems mapped to your city have 1 violation on record since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.011 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 55% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $900 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 10.21.

Who Supplies Your Water in Palisades Park

Listed supplier for Palisades Park, NJ: one system, of 1 on federal record.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Palisades Park, New Jersey (population ~20,192), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 792,713 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. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Palisades Park: C (66/100)

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

Palisades Park water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0110 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 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
07650 C 1 1 Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack

All ZIP Codes in Palisades Park

  • 07650 [C] - 1 violation ⚠

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in Palisades Park

8%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
9.7%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
13.6%
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% ↓
Diabetes 9.7% ↓
Mental Health 13.6% ↓

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

Top Contaminants in Palisades Park Water

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.

Housing & Infrastructure in Palisades Park

1970
Median Build Year
55%
Built Before 1986
40%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 55% 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

If you live in one of the pre-1986 homes in Palisades Park, a certified lab test for lead is the direct way to learn what your tap delivers; the median build year of 1970 is only context.

1970
Median Year Built
55%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
40%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (40%) 1970–1986 (15%) Post-1986 (45%)

Over half of homes in Palisades Park 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 Palisades Park Homeowners

Compared with typical property prices, the remediation estimate for Palisades Park is small in percentage terms - at or under one percent.

Median Home Value
$704,400
Est. Remediation
$900
Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in Palisades Park can be compared with local home values. The $550–$1,400 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 46% above the New Jersey average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Palisades Park

55%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.011
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.

Water systems' 90th-percentile values for lead, averaged over Palisades Park ZIP codes, reach 10 micrograms per liter or above; 55% of homes are older than 1986.

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

Historical NFIP Claim Context in Palisades Park

27
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$245,830
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Palisades Park contains 27 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $245,830. 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 $900 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 Palisades Park

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Consider testing your home's tap water for lead, since household plumbing can affect its level.
  2. Install a certified water filter. For Lead and Copper Rule, listed in the water-quality records for Palisades Park: 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 55% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Palisades Park, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Palisades Park, NJ?
Palisades Park has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100 (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. 1 violation appears 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 Palisades Park?
EPA records list 1 EPA violation, including 1 health-based violation for Palisades Park water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Palisades Park water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Palisades Park is 0.011 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 Palisades Park compare to New Jersey average?
Palisades Park has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100, which is at or above the New Jersey state average of 61/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Palisades Park?
Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Palisades Park. The related population figure in our data is approximately 20,192 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Palisades Park?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Palisades Park: $900; modeled range $550 to $1,400. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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