CITY REPORT NY HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 3

East Rockaway, NY: 3 Health Violations - Home Safety 81/100

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for East Rockaway: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Across East Rockaway, NY, the overall grade falls in the upper range - a summary score, not a measurement taken at any single tap.

How East Rockaway Compares

East Rockaway81/100
New York avg84/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 81
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$591K
Median Home Value
$1,100
Est. Remediation (0.2% of home value)

Key Facts for East Rockaway Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 3 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0042 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 92% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,100 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 10.69.

East Rockaway's Water Providers

Sorted by reported population served, the top 2 of 2 public water systems mapped to East Rockaway, NY appear below, each with its own federal compliance record.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in East Rockaway, New York (population ~10,390), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 244,700 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. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for East Rockaway: B (81/100)

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

East Rockaway water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0042 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 6 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
11518 B 3 3 Liberty Utilities New York - Lynbrook

All ZIP Codes in East Rockaway

  • 11518 [B] - 3 violations ⚠

Data Sources

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

East Rockaway Community Health Snapshot

9.6%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
10.1%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
13.2%
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 9.6% ↓
Diabetes 10.1% ↓
Mental Health 13.2% ↓

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

What's in East Rockaway's Water?

Lead and Copper Rule 6 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage

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

East Rockaway Infrastructure Age

1957
Median Build Year
92%
Built Before 1986
89%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 92% 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

Renovation history matters as much as age: in East Rockaway, with a median build year of 1957, some older homes have been replumbed and some have not.

1957
Median Year Built
92%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
89%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (89%) 1970–1986 (3%) Post-1986 (8%)

Over half of homes in East Rockaway 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 East Rockaway

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

Median Home Value
$590,800
Est. Remediation
$1,100
Remediation as % of home value 0.2%

Estimated remediation costs in East Rockaway can be compared with local home values. The $600–$2,300 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 63% above the New York average.

East Rockaway: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

92%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0042
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.

East Rockaway: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

2,206
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$46,380
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for East Rockaway contains 2,206 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $46,380. 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 $1,100 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 East Rockaway, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for East Rockaway, NY?
East Rockaway has an average Home Safety Score of 81/100 (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. 3 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 East Rockaway?
EPA records list 3 EPA violations, including 3 health-based violations for East Rockaway water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does East Rockaway water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of East Rockaway is 0.0042 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 East Rockaway compare to New York average?
East Rockaway has an average Home Safety Score of 81/100, which is below the New York state average of 84/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve East Rockaway?
Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in East Rockaway. The related population figure in our data is approximately 10,390 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in East Rockaway?
Estimated remediation cost per household in East Rockaway: $1,100; modeled range $600 to $2,300. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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