Rome, NY: 3 Health Violations - Home Safety 81/100
4 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Rome: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
How does Rome tap water hold up under EPA scrutiny? Above average for NY - documented violations are uncommon and the safety grade reflects a clean overall record.
How Rome Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Rome Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 5 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0085 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,300 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.51 - above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Rome
3 water utilities share the residential service territory in Rome, NY - out of 5 total systems in federal records.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Rome, New York (population ~41,418), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 163,430 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 4 ZIP codes.
1 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (50%) have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Rome: B (81/100)
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
Rome water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0085 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
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 4 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 4 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13440 | B | 5 | 3 | Rome City |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13441 | — | Rome City | 31,795 |
All ZIP Codes in Rome
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 Rome
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
Top Contaminants in Rome Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Rome Homeowners
Property equity in Rome runs well ahead of estimated remediation costs - a cost-to-value ratio that sits in the low tier, meaning documented water and safety issues here are the kind homeowners can plan to address without treating the expense as a significant budget event relative to what their homes are worth.
Remediation costs in Rome are relatively low compared to home values. The $500–$2,750 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 57% below the New York average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Rome
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.
Lead risk in Rome appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. 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.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Rome
Historical NFIP data for Rome contains 44 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $31,326. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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>$1,300</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.
Deep Dive Reports
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