Flushing, NY Home Safety: Home Safety 100/100
9 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Flushing: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
In ZipCheckup's scoring, Flushing, NY lands in the A-B grade tier.
How Flushing Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Flushing Water
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.01 mg/L.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.01.
Who Supplies Your Water in Flushing
Public water system records for Flushing, NY point to a single listed provider, drawn from 1 system in the federal data; its violation record appears below.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 9 ZIP codes in Flushing, New York (population ~210,833), 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 4 of 9 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Flushing: 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
Flushing water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0100 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 4 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
9 of 9 ZIP records with known zones are 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.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11354 | A | New York City System | 8,271,000 |
| 11355 | A | New York City System | 8,271,000 |
| 11358 | A | New York City System | 8,271,000 |
| 11367 | A | New York City System | 8,271,000 |
All ZIP Codes in Flushing
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.
Health Outcomes in Flushing
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
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Flushing
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.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Flushing
Historical NFIP data for Flushing contains 301 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $25,936. 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.
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 Flushing, NY