CITY REPORT NY

New Rochelle, NY: 2 Violations - Home Safety 99/100

4 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for New Rochelle: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

New Rochelle, NY carries a grade in ZipCheckup's upper tier; any health-based violations on record should be checked per water system.

How New Rochelle Compares

New Rochelle99/100
New York avg84/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

4
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
3
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 99
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$555K
Median Home Value

What You Should Know About New Rochelle Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0122 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 86% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 10.47.

Who Supplies Your Water in New Rochelle

Here the list of water systems for New Rochelle, NY has a single entry, while the figure of 1 count every system federal data connect to the area's ZIP codes.

Overview

We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in New Rochelle, New York (population ~78,442), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 146,732 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 3 of 4 ZIP codes.

3 of 3 ZIP codes 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 New Rochelle: A (99/100)

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 Rochelle water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0122 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 3 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

4 of 4 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
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 4 3
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 4 3

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
10801 A 2 0 Veolia Water New York, Inc. Rd-1
10804 A 2 0 Veolia Water New York, Inc. Rd-1
10805 A 2 0 Veolia Water New York, Inc. Rd-1

All ZIP Codes in New Rochelle

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in New Rochelle

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

Top Contaminants in New Rochelle Water

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 4 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) 4 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

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

Housing & Infrastructure in New Rochelle

1957
Median Build Year
86%
Built Before 1986
78%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 86% 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

Some homes in New Rochelle predate the 1986 federal restrictions on lead in new pipe and solder, so a tap test is a reasonable step for older homes; median build year: 1957.

1957
Median Year Built
86%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
78%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (78%) 1970–1986 (8%) Post-1986 (14%)

Over half of homes in New Rochelle 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.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in New Rochelle

86%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0122
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.

Lead results averaged across New Rochelle ZIP codes reach 10 ppb or more; about 86% of the housing predates 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical NFIP Claim Context in New Rochelle

872
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$25,121
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
33%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for New Rochelle contains 872 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $25,121. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 33% 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.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for New Rochelle, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for New Rochelle, NY?
New Rochelle has an average Home Safety Score of 99/100 (Grade A) 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 New Rochelle?
EPA records list 2 EPA violations for New Rochelle water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 4 mapped ZIP codes.
Does New Rochelle water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of New Rochelle is 0.0122 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 New Rochelle compare to New York average?
New Rochelle has an average Home Safety Score of 99/100, which is at or above the New York state average of 84/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve New Rochelle?
Our records map 1 water system to 4 ZIP codes in New Rochelle. The related population figure in our data is approximately 78,442 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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