CITY REPORT NY

Riparius, NY Home Safety Data by ZIP

1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

N/A

ZIPs with Violations

Zone 3

Radon Risk (Low)

$176K

Median Home Value

What You Should Know About Riparius Water

Homes built before 1986: 73% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
CDC health risk index: 12.86 - above typical levels.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Riparius, New York, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 149 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Riparius.

Lead & Copper

Lead data: not yet available for Riparius
Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

All ZIP Codes in Riparius

12862

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.

Health Outcomes in Riparius

10.9%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

11.2%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

15.3%

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 10.9% ↑

Diabetes 11.2% ↑

Mental Health 15.3% ↑

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

Housing & Infrastructure in Riparius

1973

Median Build Year

73%

Built Before 1986

42%

Built Before 1970

Copper

Likely Pipe Material

With 73% 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

The lead that enters tap water in older homes often comes not from the municipal supply but from the home's own plumbing - from solder used in copper joints before the 1986 federal ban, or from lead pipes installed before 1970. In Riparius, where the median build year is 1973, these older materials are widespread. More than half the residential stock predates the 1986 solder ban, and a significant fraction predates 1970 as well. For residents in those homes, the city-wide water quality picture is a less relevant frame than the specific materials inside their own walls and under their own street.

1973

Median Year Built

73%

Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)

42%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (42%) 1970–1986 (31%) Post-1986 (27%)

Over half of homes in Riparius 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.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Riparius

73%

Homes Built Before 1986

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.

Locally, 73% of Riparius homes carry interior plumbing from the era when lead solder was still permitted in new builds, and citywide monitoring approaches or crosses the EPA action benchmark. Households can find a draw-test kit and certified filtration through verified retailers.

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