Far Rockaway, NY Home Safety: Home Safety 100/100
4 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Far Rockaway: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Within Far Rockaway, safety indicators for tap water remain above the NY median - documented violations are infrequent and the city's compliance record sits in the upper tier.
How Far Rockaway Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Far Rockaway Water: The Quick Version
- Average lead level: 0.01 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $2,350 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.03.
Water Systems Serving Far Rockaway
A single dominant system supplies most of Far Rockaway, NY. That utility controls infrastructure decisions, rate structures, and EPA compliance reporting for most residential addresses served across those 1 tracked system.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Far Rockaway, New York (population ~81,770), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 8,271,000 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 4 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Far Rockaway: A (100/100)
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
Far Rockaway water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0100 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 2 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 2 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11691 | A | New York City System | 8,271,000 |
| 11693 | A | New York City System | 8,271,000 |
All ZIP Codes in Far Rockaway
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.
CDC Health Data for Far Rockaway
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
Far Rockaway: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Across Far Rockaway, the equity share taken up by estimated remediation is small - a favorable ratio for most property owners.
Remediation costs in Far Rockaway are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,500–$3,650 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 79% above the New York average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Far Rockaway
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.
Lead risk in Far Rockaway appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Far Rockaway
Historical NFIP data for Far Rockaway contains 3,916 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $53,293. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 50% 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>$2,350</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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