CITY REPORT NY HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 1

Glen Head, NY: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 99/100

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Glen Head: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

Glen Head, NY carries a grade in ZipCheckup's upper tier; any health-based violations on record should be checked per water system.

How Glen Head Compares

Glen Head99/100
New York avg84/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 99
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$1.0M
Median Home Value
$300
Est. Remediation (0.0% of home value)

Glen Head Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0057 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 80% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 10.69.

Water Systems Serving Glen Head

Sorted by reported population served, the top 3 of 5 public water systems mapped to Glen Head, NY appear below, each with its own federal compliance record.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Glen Head, New York (population ~11,963), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 112,800 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. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Glen Head: A (99/100)

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

Glen Head water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0057 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 2 1
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
11545 A 2 1 Liberty Utilities New York - Sea Cliff

All ZIP Codes in Glen Head

  • 11545 [A] - 2 violations ⚠

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Glen Head

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

Key Contaminants Detected in Glen Head

Lead and Copper Rule 2 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 2 violations
Treatment Technique

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

How Old Is Glen Head's Housing Stock?

1951
Median Build Year
80%
Built Before 1986
62%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 80% 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 Glen Head were built before 1986; the median build year is 1951.

1951
Median Year Built
80%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
62%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (62%) 1970–1986 (18%) Post-1986 (20%)

Over half of homes in Glen Head 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.

Glen Head: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Low tier for Glen Head: remediation estimated at up to 1% of what homes are worth.

Median Home Value
$1.0M
Est. Remediation
$300
Remediation as % of home value 0.0%

Estimated remediation costs in Glen Head can be compared with local home values. The $150–$600 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 184% above the New York average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Glen Head

80%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0057
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.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Glen Head

34
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$13,353
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Glen Head contains 34 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $13,353. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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 $300 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 Glen Head, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Glen Head, NY?
Glen Head has an average Home Safety Score of 99/100 (Grade A) 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. 2 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 Glen Head?
EPA records list 2 EPA violations, including 1 health-based violation for Glen Head water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Glen Head water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Glen Head is 0.0057 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 Glen Head compare to New York average?
Glen Head has an average Home Safety Score of 99/100, which is at or above the New York state average of 84/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Glen Head?
Our records map 5 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Glen Head. The related population figure in our data is approximately 11,963 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Glen Head?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Glen Head: $300; modeled range $150 to $600. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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