New Hyde Park, NY: 29 Violations - Home Safety 74/100
3 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for New Hyde Park: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
New Hyde Park, NY scores in the upper band of the ZipCheckup grade.
How New Hyde Park Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for New Hyde Park Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 29 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0063 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 10.86.
New Hyde Park's Water Providers
The 3 largest of 5 systems connected with New Hyde Park, NY are listed below.
- B
- B
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in New Hyde Park, New York (population ~42,576), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 8,472,000 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 3 ZIP codes.
1 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (50%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for New Hyde Park: B (74/100)
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
New Hyde Park water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0063 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endrin | Organic | 2 | 1 |
| BHC-gamma (Lindane) | Organic | 2 | 1 |
| Methoxychlor | Organic | 2 | 1 |
| Toxaphene | Organic | 2 | 1 |
| Dalapon | Organic | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11040 | B | 29 | 0 | Water Authority of Western Nassau |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11042 | — | Water Authority of Western Nassau | 120,000 |
All ZIP Codes in New Hyde Park
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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
New Hyde Park Community Health Snapshot
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
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in New Hyde Park's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in New Hyde Park
Because the median home value in New Hyde Park is large relative to the estimated cost of remediation, the ratio between them stays at or below 1%; that is a statement about two area-level numbers, not a quote for a particular house or a judgment about what an owner can pay.
Estimated remediation costs in New Hyde Park can be compared with local home values. The $400–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 120% above the New York average.
New Hyde Park: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Available area-level lead records for New Hyde Park do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
New Hyde Park: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for New Hyde Park contains 75 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $15,826. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 50% 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 $600 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
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