CITY REPORT NY HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 1

Tomkins Cove, NY: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 83/100

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Tomkins Cove: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Across Tomkins Cove, NY, the overall grade falls in the upper range - a summary score, not a measurement taken at any single tap.

How Tomkins Cove Compares

Tomkins Cove83/100
New York avg84/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 83
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$595K
Median Home Value
$900
Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

Tomkins Cove Water: The Quick Version

  • Water systems mapped to your city have 1 violation on record since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0108 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 72% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $900 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.71.

Water Systems Serving Tomkins Cove

Service in Tomkins Cove, NY can differ by address: 2 water systems are tied to the area in federal records, and the 2 largest are listed with their violation records.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Tomkins Cove, New York (population ~1,402), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 273,564 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. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Tomkins Cove: B (83/100)

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

Tomkins Cove water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0108 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

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
10986 B 1 1 Veolia Water New York

All ZIP Codes in Tomkins Cove

  • 10986 [B] - 1 violation ⚠

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Tomkins Cove

10.5%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
11.3%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
15%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10.5% ↑
Diabetes 11.3% ↑
Mental Health 15% ↑

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

Key Contaminants Detected in Tomkins Cove

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2 violations
Treatment Technique

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

How Old Is Tomkins Cove's Housing Stock?

1967
Median Build Year
72%
Built Before 1986
64%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 72% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

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

Housing Age Profile

Lead can reach tap water from service lines, solder and brass fittings inside a building, which is why housing age draws attention in Tomkins Cove, where the median build year is 1967.

1967
Median Year Built
72%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
64%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (64%) 1970–1986 (8%) Post-1986 (28%)

Over half of homes in Tomkins Cove were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Tomkins Cove: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Because the median home value in Tomkins Cove is large relative to the estimated cost of remediation, the ratio between them stays at or below 1%; that is a statement about two area-level numbers, not a quote for a particular house or a judgment about what an owner can pay.

Median Home Value
$594,700
Est. Remediation
$900
Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in Tomkins Cove can be compared with local home values. The $550–$1,400 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 64% above the New York average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Tomkins Cove

72%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0108
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

What does the lead data say about a home in Tomkins Cove? Only part of the story. The average of 90th-percentile lead results across the city's ZIP codes is at least 0.010 mg/L, and roughly 72% of dwellings date from the pre-1986 period. Lead usually enters drinking water from a building's own service line and plumbing, so results at any one faucet can be higher or lower than the area average.

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

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Tomkins Cove

5
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$33,422
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Tomkins Cove contains 5 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $33,422. 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 $900 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 Tomkins Cove, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Tomkins Cove, NY?
Tomkins Cove has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 (Grade B) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 1 violation appears in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Tomkins Cove?
EPA records list 1 EPA violation, including 1 health-based violation for Tomkins Cove water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Tomkins Cove water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Tomkins Cove is 0.0108 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Tomkins Cove compare to New York average?
Tomkins Cove has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100, which is below the New York state average of 84/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Tomkins Cove?
Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Tomkins Cove. The related population figure in our data is approximately 1,402 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Tomkins Cove?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Tomkins Cove: $900; modeled range $550 to $1,400. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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