Binghamton, NY - Home Safety Score unavailable
5 ZIP codes · 8 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Binghamton Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 22 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0026 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 87% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $3,640 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.91 - above typical levels.
Binghamton's Water Providers
3 water utilities share the residential service territory in Binghamton, NY - out of 8 total systems in federal records.
Overview
We track home safety data for 5 ZIP codes in Binghamton, New York, covering 8 community water systems serving approximately 81,687 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 5 ZIP codes.
3 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (60%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Water Sources
Binghamton water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0026 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 5 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 5 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 6 | 2 |
| PFOA | PFAS | 4 | 3 |
| PFNA | PFAS | 4 | 3 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | 3 |
| Bromodichloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13901 | — | 22 | 0 | City of Binghamton, |
| 13905 | — | 22 | 0 | City of Binghamton, |
| 13904 | — | 20 | 0 | City of Binghamton, |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13902 | — | Vestal Consolidated W.d. #1 | 22,200 |
| 13903 | — | City of Binghamton, | 47,600 |
All ZIP Codes in Binghamton
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.
Binghamton Community Health Snapshot
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
What's in Binghamton's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Binghamton Infrastructure Age
With 87% 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
Two dates define the high-risk tiers of residential plumbing from a lead standpoint: 1970, before which lead pipes were commonly installed for service connections, and 1986, before which lead solder was standard in copper plumbing. A median build year of 1952 places Binghamton's housing distribution well within that older risk zone. The bar chart above breaks down how much of the stock falls into each era - and the pre-1986 share alone represents more than half the residential inventory, making plumbing-era risk a defining characteristic of the local water safety picture.
Over half of homes in Binghamton 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.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Binghamton
Looking at how documented remediation costs fit within Binghamton's property market, the equity share lands in the elevated tier - a result that positions the household financial perspective as one requiring structured preparation, where mapping costs against household budget, documenting scope early, and sequencing by urgency are the practical tools that distinguish manageable outcomes from financially disruptive ones.
At 2.5% of home value, remediation costs in Binghamton represent a significant financial burden. For homes valued near the median, fixing water and safety issues could cost $2,370–$5,080. Home values here are 60% below the New York average.
Binghamton: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Locally, 87% of Binghamton homes carry interior plumbing from the era when lead solder was still permitted in new builds, and citywide monitoring approaches or crosses the EPA action benchmark. Households can find a draw-test kit and certified filtration through verified retailers.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Binghamton: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Binghamton contains 663 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $51,280. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 20% 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>$3,640</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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