CITY REPORT NY HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 1

Mohegan Lake, NY: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 82/100

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Mohegan Lake: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Across Mohegan Lake, NY, the overall grade falls in the upper range - a summary score, not a measurement taken at any single tap.

How Mohegan Lake Compares

Mohegan Lake82/100
New York avg84/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 82
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$479K
Median Home Value
$800
Est. Remediation (0.2% of home value)

Mohegan Lake Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0014 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 71% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $800 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 10.47.

Water Systems Serving Mohegan Lake

When a city is linked to 2 water systems, as Mohegan Lake, NY is in federal records, water in one neighborhood may come from a different system than in another. The 2 systems with the largest reported populations are shown below, and their compliance records are kept separately, so a violation logged for one does not describe the others.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Mohegan Lake, New York (population ~7,361), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 64,369 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 Mohegan Lake: B (82/100)

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

Mohegan Lake water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0014 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
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
10547 B 2 1 Yorktown Consold. Water District#1

All ZIP Codes in Mohegan Lake

  • 10547 [B] - 2 violations ⚠

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Mohegan Lake

9.3%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
10.5%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
13.3%
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 9.3% ↓
Diabetes 10.5% ↑
Mental Health 13.3% ↓

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

Key Contaminants Detected in Mohegan Lake

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 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
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 Mohegan Lake's Housing Stock?

1961
Median Build Year
71%
Built Before 1986
51%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 71% 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

Lead can reach tap water from service lines, solder and brass fittings inside a building, which is why housing age draws attention in Mohegan Lake, where the median build year is 1961.

1961
Median Year Built
71%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
51%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (51%) 1970–1986 (20%) Post-1986 (29%)

Over half of homes in Mohegan Lake 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.

Mohegan Lake: Remediation Cost in Perspective

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

Median Home Value
$479,200
Est. Remediation
$800
Remediation as % of home value 0.2%

Estimated remediation costs in Mohegan Lake can be compared with local home values. The $450–$1,400 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 32% above the New York average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Mohegan Lake

71%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0014
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 Mohegan Lake

19
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$8,231
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Mohegan Lake contains 19 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $8,231. 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. The $800 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 Mohegan Lake, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Mohegan Lake, NY?
Mohegan Lake has an average Home Safety Score of 82/100 (Grade B) 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 Mohegan Lake?
EPA records list 2 EPA violations, including 1 health-based violation for Mohegan Lake water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Mohegan Lake water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Mohegan Lake is 0.0014 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 Mohegan Lake compare to New York average?
Mohegan Lake has an average Home Safety Score of 82/100, which is below the New York state average of 84/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Mohegan Lake?
Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Mohegan Lake. The related population figure in our data is approximately 7,361 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Mohegan Lake?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Mohegan Lake: $800; modeled range $450 to $1,400. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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