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Highland Mills, NY: 1 Violation - Home Safety 66/100

1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Highland Mills: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Neither high nor low, the composite grade for Highland Mills, NY is a C, built from ZIP-level scores.

How Highland Mills Compares

Highland Mills66/100
New York avg84/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
C · 66
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
County Radon Potential (High)
$400K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

Highland Mills Water: The Quick Version

  • Water systems mapped to your city have 1 violation on record since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0085 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 57% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.77.

Water Systems Serving Highland Mills

Service in Highland Mills, NY can differ by address: 3 water systems are tied to the area in federal records, and the 3 largest are listed with their violation records.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Highland Mills, New York (population ~10,342), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 20,728 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. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Highland Mills: C (66/100)

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

Highland Mills water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0085 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.

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
10930 C 1 0 Woodbury Cons. W.d.

All ZIP Codes in Highland Mills

  • 10930 [C] - 1 violation

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Highland Mills

10.5%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
11.2%
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 10.5% ↑
Diabetes 11.2% ↑
Mental Health 16% ↑

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

How Old Is Highland Mills's Housing Stock?

1986
Median Build Year
57%
Built Before 1986
29%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 57% 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 Highland Mills, with a median build year of 1986, some older homes have been replumbed and some have not.

1986
Median Year Built
57%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
29%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (29%) 1970–1986 (28%) Post-1986 (43%)

Over half of homes in Highland Mills 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.

Highland Mills: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Estimated remediation for Highland Mills is a small fraction of median property value - one percent or less - though the ratio does not describe any single household.

Median Home Value
$399,700
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in Highland Mills can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 10% above the New York average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Highland Mills

57%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0085
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 Highland Mills

50
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$9,661
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Highland Mills contains 50 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $9,661. 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 $500 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.

What You Can Do in Highland Mills

  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. Choose a pitcher or under-sink filter certified to reduce the specific contaminants of concern.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 57% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Highland Mills, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Highland Mills, NY?
Highland Mills has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100 (Grade C) 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. 1 violation appears 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 Highland Mills?
EPA records list 1 EPA violation for Highland Mills water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Highland Mills water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Highland Mills is 0.0085 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 Highland Mills compare to New York average?
Highland Mills has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100, which is below the New York state average of 84/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Highland Mills?
Our records map 3 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Highland Mills. The related population figure in our data is approximately 10,342 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Highland Mills?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Highland Mills: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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