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Point Pleasant Beach, NJ: 28 Violations - Home Safety 80/100

1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Point Pleasant Beach: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Tap water system records for Point Pleasant Beach, NJ support a high grade on this site; review your own system's entries for specifics.

How Point Pleasant Beach Compares

Point Pleasant Beach80/100
New Jersey avg61/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 80
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$576K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

Key Facts for Point Pleasant Beach Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 28 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0128 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 77% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.53.

Point Pleasant Beach's Water Providers

Federal records list 4 water systems tied to Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. Of those, 3 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 Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey (population ~25,558), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 491,042 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 Point Pleasant Beach: B (80/100)

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

Point Pleasant Beach water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0128 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 3.

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 12 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 6 1
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 6 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 4 1
Gross Alpha (excl. radon and uranium) Radionuclides 4 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
08742 B 28 0 Point Pleasant Water Department

All ZIP Codes in Point Pleasant Beach

  • 08742 [B] - 28 violations

Data Sources

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

Point Pleasant Beach Community Health Snapshot

9.2%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
11.4%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
15%
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 9.2% ↓
Diabetes 11.4% ↑
Mental Health 15% ↑

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

What's in Point Pleasant Beach's Water?

Lead and Copper Rule 12 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 6 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Surface Water Treatment Rule 6 violations
Treatment Technique
Pathogens may not be adequately removed

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

Point Pleasant Beach Infrastructure Age

1964
Median Build Year
77%
Built Before 1986
57%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 77% 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

By Census estimates, roughly half or more of the homes in Point Pleasant Beach were built before 1986; the median build year is 1964.

1964
Median Year Built
77%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
57%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (57%) 1970–1986 (20%) Post-1986 (23%)

Over half of homes in Point Pleasant Beach 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.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Point Pleasant Beach

Measured against the median home value, the estimated cost of fixing the issues flagged for Point Pleasant Beach lands in the lowest of the three tiers this page uses.

Median Home Value
$576,300
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in Point Pleasant Beach can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 19% above the New Jersey average.

Point Pleasant Beach: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

77%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0128
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.

Two pieces of area data frame lead for Point Pleasant Beach families. First, the average of ZIP-level 90th-percentile lead results is 0.010 mg/L or higher. Second, census figures put homes built before 1986, which are more likely to contain lead pipes, fixtures or solder, at about 77% of the housing stock. Neither figure measures a particular home, so a certified lab test of the tap water is the step that shows the lead level there.

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

Point Pleasant Beach: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

4,084
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$66,867
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Point Pleasant Beach contains 4,084 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $66,867. 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 $500 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.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Point Pleasant Beach, NJ?
Point Pleasant Beach has an average Home Safety Score of 80/100 (Grade B) 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. 28 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 Point Pleasant Beach?
EPA records list 28 EPA violations for Point Pleasant Beach water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Point Pleasant Beach water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Point Pleasant Beach is 0.0128 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 Point Pleasant Beach compare to New Jersey average?
Point Pleasant Beach has an average Home Safety Score of 80/100, which is at or above the New Jersey state average of 61/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Point Pleasant Beach?
Our records map 4 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Point Pleasant Beach. The related population figure in our data is approximately 25,558 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Point Pleasant Beach?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Point Pleasant Beach: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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