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Grand Island, NY: PFAS Found in Water - Home Safety 53/100

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Grand Island: D.

Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.

Grand Island, NY: low grade band.

How Grand Island Compares

Grand Island53/100
New York avg84/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
D · 53
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
County Radon Potential (High)
$303K
Median Home Value

Key Facts for Grand Island Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 41 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0011 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 64% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.35.

Grand Island's Water Providers

Listed supplier for Grand Island, NY: one system, of 1 on federal record.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Grand Island, New York, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 21,441 people. 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. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Grand Island: D (53/100)

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

Grand Island water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0011 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 1.

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
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 10 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 8 1
Arsenic Inorganic 2 1
Barium Inorganic 2 1
Cadmium Inorganic 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
14072 D 41 0 Grand Island Town Water Department

All ZIP Codes in Grand Island

  • 14072 [D] - 41 violations

Data Sources

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

Grand Island Community Health Snapshot

11.5%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
10.8%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16%
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 11.5% ↑
Diabetes 10.8% ↑
Mental Health 16% ↑

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

What's in Grand Island's Water?

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 10 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 8 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Arsenic 2 violations
Inorganic · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.01 mg/L
Long-term exposure above the MCL: skin damage, circulatory problems, increased cancer risk

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

Grand Island Infrastructure Age

1973
Median Build Year
64%
Built Before 1986
38%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 64% 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

Ask the water utility whether your address in Grand Island has a lead service line; its inventory can answer what a median build year of 1973 cannot.

1973
Median Year Built
64%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
38%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (38%) 1970–1986 (26%) Post-1986 (36%)

Over half of homes in Grand Island 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.

Grand Island: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

64%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0011
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.

Grand Island: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

29
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$3,287
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Grand Island contains 29 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $3,287. 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.

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.

What You Can Do in Grand Island

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
  2. Install a certified water filter. For Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), listed in the water-quality records for Grand Island: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 64% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
  4. Review your water system's CCR. If you use a community water system, request its annual Consumer Confidence Report for system-level test results or find it online.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Grand Island, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Grand Island, NY?
Grand Island has an average Home Safety Score of 53/100 (Grade D) 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. 41 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 Grand Island?
EPA records list 41 EPA violations for Grand Island water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Grand Island water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Grand Island is 0.0011 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 Grand Island compare to New York average?
Grand Island has an average Home Safety Score of 53/100, which is below the New York state average of 84/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Grand Island?
Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Grand Island. The related population figure in our data is approximately 21,441 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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