Scarsdale, NY: 2 Violations - Home Safety 99/100
1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Scarsdale: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Compared to statewide averages in NY, Scarsdale scores well - health violations are below the norm and systems generally operate within federal standards.
How Scarsdale Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Scarsdale Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0122 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 88% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 10.47.
Scarsdale's Water Providers
3 independent water providers serve Scarsdale, NY - 5 systems appear in federal records.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Scarsdale, New York (population ~40,612), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 526,203 people region-wide. 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 Scarsdale: 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
Scarsdale water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0122 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 3 (Low Risk)
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10583 | A | 2 | 0 | Scarsdale Water Department |
All ZIP Codes in Scarsdale
- 10583 [A] - 2 violations
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.
Scarsdale 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
What's in Scarsdale's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Scarsdale Infrastructure Age
With 88% 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 Scarsdale's housing predates 1986, when lead solder was banned from new plumbing, the median build year of 1957 reflects a city where lead-era plumbing materials are common rather than exceptional.
Over half of homes in Scarsdale 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 Scarsdale
In Scarsdale, property wealth outpaces what documented remediation typically demands - the equity burden lands well within the low tier.
Remediation costs in Scarsdale are relatively low compared to home values. The $800–$1,800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 212% above the New York average.
Scarsdale: 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.
Routinely in Scarsdale, where 88% of housing predates the solder ban and aggregate utility readings hover near the federal threshold, a faucet-level draw functions as a standard household step for families with small kids.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Scarsdale: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Scarsdale contains 714 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $16,799. 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>$1,200</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
Detailed analysis for Scarsdale, NY