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Park Ridge, NJ: 4 Violations - Home Safety 65/100

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Park Ridge: C.

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

Safe water is the norm across most of Park Ridge, NJ - but documented violations push the city to the middle safety tier.

How Park Ridge Compares

Park Ridge65/100
New Jersey avg61/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
C · 65
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
Radon Risk (Moderate)
$666K
Median Home Value
$2,200
Est. Remediation (0.3% of home value)

Park Ridge Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 4 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.0014 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 82% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $2,200 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 10.21.

Water Systems Serving Park Ridge

A single dominant system supplies most of Park Ridge, NJ. That utility controls infrastructure decisions, rate structures, and EPA compliance reporting for most residential addresses served across those 1 tracked system.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Park Ridge, New Jersey (population ~9,218), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 16,466 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 Park Ridge: 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

Park Ridge water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0014 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)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Total Coliform Microbiological 4 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
07656 C 4 0 Park Ridge Water Department

All ZIP Codes in Park Ridge

  • 07656 [C] - 4 violations

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Park Ridge

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). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 8% ↓
Diabetes 9.7% ↓
Mental Health 13.6% ↓

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

Key Contaminants Detected in Park Ridge

Total Coliform 4 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible pathogenic contamination
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure
Revised Total Coliform Rule 2 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination

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

How Old Is Park Ridge's Housing Stock?

1966
Median Build Year
82%
Built Before 1986
44%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 82% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Heavily weighted toward older construction, Park Ridge's housing stock carries a median build year of 1966. That profile puts a majority of homes in the era when lead-soldered copper plumbing was standard practice.

1966
Median Year Built
82%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
44%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (44%) 1970–1986 (38%) Post-1986 (18%)

Over half of homes in Park Ridge were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Park Ridge: Remediation Cost in Perspective

In Park Ridge, the equity impact of remediation is proportionally small - not the kind of financial commitment that rises to the level of a genuine planning constraint, but a minor share of what most properties here are worth.

Median Home Value
$666,200
Est. Remediation
$2,200
Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Remediation costs in Park Ridge are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,200–$3,400 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 38% above the New Jersey average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Park Ridge

82%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0014
mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

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.

Routinely in Park Ridge, where 82% of housing predates the solder ban and aggregate utility readings hover near the federal threshold, a faucet-level draw functions as a standard household step for families with small kids.

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

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Park Ridge

25
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$29,782
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Park Ridge contains 25 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $29,782. 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 <strong>$2,200</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.

What You Can Do in Park Ridge

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
  2. Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Total Coliform can reduce the most common contaminant found in Park Ridge's water.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 82% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Park Ridge, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Park Ridge, NJ?
Park Ridge has an average Home Safety Score of 65/100 (Grade C) under model 4.0.0. The score combines EPA SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AQI, and is published only when all required domains are observed. 4 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many water violations does Park Ridge have?
Park Ridge water systems have a total of 4 EPA violations. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
Does Park Ridge water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in Park Ridge is 0.0014 mg/L. This is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Park Ridge compare to New Jersey average?
Park Ridge has an average Home Safety Score of 65/100, which is above the New Jersey state average of 61/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Park Ridge?
Park Ridge is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 9,218 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Park Ridge?
Estimated remediation costs in Park Ridge average $2,200 per household, ranging from $1,200 to $3,400. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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