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Orchard Park, NY: 1 Violation - Home Safety 66/100

1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Orchard Park: C.

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

Although much of Orchard Park meets baseline drinking water standards, some NY-tracked service areas show violations that merit a closer look - particularly for older housing stock.

How Orchard Park Compares

Orchard Park66/100
New York avg84/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
C · 66
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$329K
Median Home Value
$3,000
Est. Remediation (0.9% of home value)

Orchard Park Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 1 violation in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.0098 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 66% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $3,000 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 12.35 - above typical levels.

Water Systems Serving Orchard Park

4 water systems are tracked federally in Orchard Park, NY. The top 3 providers collectively serve most residential addresses, but because they operate independently, infrastructure maintenance standards and compliance histories differ from one service zone to another.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Orchard Park, New York, covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 30,783 people. 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 Orchard Park: 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

Orchard Park water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0098 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

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

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

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
14127 C 1 0 Ecwa Orchard Park

All ZIP Codes in Orchard Park

  • 14127 [C] - 1 violation

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Orchard Park

11.5%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
10.8%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.5% ↑
Diabetes 10.8% ↑
Mental Health 16% ↑

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

Key Contaminants Detected in Orchard Park

Stage 2 DBP Rule 2 violations
Treatment Technique
Disinfection byproduct exposure risk

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

How Old Is Orchard Park's Housing Stock?

1974
Median Build Year
66%
Built Before 1986
30%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 66% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Reading the housing age data for Orchard Park - median build year 1974 - the overriding implication is that the plumbing materials inside a typical home here reflect pre-1986 construction standards. In practical terms, that means lead-soldered copper joints are common across much of the housing stock. Where those materials are present, water can leach lead as it moves through joints - a pathway that corrosion control treatment under federal rules is designed to reduce, though it cannot eliminate lead risk where the plumbing materials themselves contain lead.

1974
Median Year Built
66%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
30%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (30%) 1970–1986 (36%) Post-1986 (34%)

Over half of homes in Orchard Park were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Orchard Park: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Within the Orchard Park market, estimated remediation claims a small portion of typical property equity - the financial burden is proportionally low.

Median Home Value
$328,700
Est. Remediation
$3,000
Remediation as % of home value 0.9%

Remediation costs in Orchard Park are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,900–$4,800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 9% below the New York average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Orchard Park

66%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0098
mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Before the federal solder ban, lead solder was a routine plumbing material, and 66% of the Orchard Park inventory was built in that earlier era - a share large enough to move household-level reads onto the standard list.

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

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Orchard Park

25
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$6,713
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Orchard Park contains 25 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $6,713. 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 <strong>$3,000</strong> 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 Orchard Park

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
  2. Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Stage 2 DBP Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Orchard Park's water.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 66% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Orchard Park, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Orchard Park, NY?
Orchard Park has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100 (Grade C) under model 4.0.0. The score combines EPA SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AQI, and is published only when all required domains are observed. 1 EPA violation has been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many water violations does Orchard Park have?
Orchard Park water systems have a total of 1 EPA violation. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
Does Orchard Park water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in Orchard Park is 0.0098 mg/L. This is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Orchard Park compare to New York average?
Orchard Park 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 Orchard Park?
Orchard Park is served by 4 public water systems across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 30,783 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Orchard Park?
Estimated remediation costs in Orchard Park average $3,000 per household, ranging from $1,900 to $4,800. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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