Rock City Falls, NY Home Safety Data by ZIP
1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Rock City Falls Residents
- Homes built before 1986: 59% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,000 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.79.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Rock City Falls, New York, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 870 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 Rock City Falls.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Rock City Falls
- Lead action-level status: not available
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
All ZIP Codes in Rock City Falls
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.
Rock City Falls Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Rock City Falls Infrastructure Age
With 59% 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
Because the majority of Rock City Falls's housing predates 1986, when lead solder was banned from new plumbing, the median build year of 1971 reflects a city where lead-era plumbing materials are common rather than exceptional.
Over half of homes in Rock City Falls 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.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Rock City Falls
Because property values in Rock City Falls comfortably exceed estimated remediation costs, the equity impact here is proportionally small.
Remediation costs in Rock City Falls are relatively low compared to home values. The $300–$2,300 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 14% below the New York average.
Rock City Falls: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
After the federal action removing lead-bearing solder from new plumbing took effect, building practice shifted - but 59% of the Rock City Falls inventory predates that line. With aggregate samples near or beyond 0.015 mg/L, an in-home check moves out of the optional column into the standard list.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Rock City Falls, NY