If you're researching Jamaica, NY tap water quality, the baseline finding is below average — health-based violations are documented in several service areas, and verifying the specific system at your address is the right next step.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

Water Quality Map: Jamaica, NY

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Overview

We track water quality and home safety data for 13 ZIP codes in Jamaica, New York (population ~251,525), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 8,271,428 people region-wide.

No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Jamaica — an excellent indicator of water quality.

Home Safety Score

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

The score combines three factors:

Factor	What It Measures
Water Quality	EPA violations and compliance history
Lead Levels	90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level
Radon Risk	EPA radon zone classification

Water Sources

Jamaica water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

• Lead data: not yet available for Jamaica
• 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

• Zone 1 (High): 1 ZIP code
• Zone 2 (Moderate): 12 ZIP codes
• Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Areas with No Violations

All ZIP Codes in Jamaica

• 11405 [D]
• 11424 [C]
• 11425 [D]
• 11430 [D]
• 11431 [D]
• 11432 [C]
• 11433 [C]
• 11434 [D]
• 11435 [C]
• 11436 [C]
• 11439 [D]
• 11451 [D]
• 11499 [D]

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

Updated daily.

Jamaica: Remediation Cost in Perspective

What does remediation cost in financial context for Jamaica homeowners? Proportionally very little — the equity share here is low, and addressing documented issues is a manageable planning question rather than a material financial burden.

Median Home Value

$602,800

Est. Remediation

$1,308

Remediation as % of home value 0.2%

Remediation costs in Jamaica are relatively low compared to home values. The $646–$2,131 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 66% above the New York average.

Climate-Related Water Risk for Jamaica

Flood risk in Jamaica occupies the middle ground: 202 NFIP claims and 46% of local ZIP codes within FEMA flood zones. At that level, the risk pathways connecting flooding to water quality — treatment system stress, well infiltration, distribution backflow — become relevant considerations during significant flood events, even if day-to-day water quality is unaffected by flood history.

202

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$45,756

Avg Claim Payout

46%

ZIPs in FEMA Flood Zones

~10

Est. Claims/Year

Jamaica has a moderate flood history with 202 FEMA claims averaging $45,756 per payout. 46% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.

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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,308</strong> remediation cost per household.

Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.

Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.