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Wappingers Falls, NY: 9 Violations - Home Safety 63/100

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Wappingers Falls: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Across Wappingers Falls, EPA compliance data for NY sits at a moderate level - not alarming, but not uniformly clean across all service areas either.

How Wappingers Falls Compares

Wappingers Falls63/100
New York avg84/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
C · 63
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$366K
Median Home Value
$3,200
Est. Remediation (0.9% of home value)

Key Facts for Wappingers Falls Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 9 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.013 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 73% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $3,200 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 11.45.

Wappingers Falls's Water Providers

At present, 3 utilities serve the bulk of Wappingers Falls, NY's residential water connections out of 5 systems active in the area, spread across independent providers with separate infrastructure and compliance obligations.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Wappingers Falls, New York (population ~35,823), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 65,322 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 Wappingers Falls: C (63/100)

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

Wappingers Falls water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0130 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 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 8 1
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 4 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
12590 C 9 0 United Wappinger Water Improvement District

All ZIP Codes in Wappingers Falls

  • 12590 [C] - 9 violations

Data Sources

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

Wappingers Falls Community Health Snapshot

10.4%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
9.9%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
14.8%
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 10.4% ↑
Diabetes 9.9% ↓
Mental Health 14.8% ↓

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

What's in Wappingers Falls's Water?

Surface Water Treatment Rule 8 violations
Treatment Technique
Pathogens may not be adequately removed
Stage 2 DBP Rule 4 violations
Treatment Technique
Disinfection byproduct exposure risk
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure

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

Wappingers Falls Infrastructure Age

1978
Median Build Year
73%
Built Before 1986
28%
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

Because the majority of Wappingers Falls's housing predates 1986, when lead solder was banned from new plumbing, the median build year of 1978 reflects a city where lead-era plumbing materials are common rather than exceptional.

1978
Median Year Built
73%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
28%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (28%) 1970–1986 (45%) Post-1986 (27%)

Over half of homes in Wappingers 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 Wappingers Falls

While no remediation project is entirely without cost, the relationship between estimated remediation and property values in Wappingers Falls is notably favorable - the equity share is small enough that the household financial perspective is one of proportionality rather than pressure, and most homeowners can treat it as routine planning rather than a significant financial event.

Median Home Value
$365,900
Est. Remediation
$3,200
Remediation as % of home value 0.9%

Remediation costs in Wappingers Falls are relatively low compared to home values. The $2,050–$4,700 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 1% above the New York average.

Wappingers Falls: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

73%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.013
mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

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.

When older housing represents 73% of the local inventory or aggregate readings approach the federal action level, an in-home check becomes the standard way to translate citywide averages into the specific reality of an individual Wappingers Falls address.

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

Wappingers Falls: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

49
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$9,712
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Wappingers Falls contains 49 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $9,712. 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>$3,200</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.

What You Can Do in Wappingers Falls

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Lead testing is especially recommended given the area's lead levels.
  2. Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Surface Water Treatment Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Wappingers Falls's water.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 73% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Wappingers Falls, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Wappingers Falls, NY?
Wappingers Falls has an average Home Safety Score of 63/100 (Grade C) under model 4.0.0. The score combines EPA SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AQI, and is published only when all required domains are observed. 9 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many water violations does Wappingers Falls have?
Wappingers Falls water systems have a total of 9 EPA violations. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
Does Wappingers Falls water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in Wappingers Falls is 0.013 mg/L. This is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Wappingers Falls compare to New York average?
Wappingers Falls has an average Home Safety Score of 63/100, which is below the New York state average of 84/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Wappingers Falls?
Wappingers Falls is served by 5 public water systems across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 35,823 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Wappingers Falls?
Estimated remediation costs in Wappingers Falls average $3,200 per household, ranging from $2,050 to $4,700. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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