CITY REPORT NY

West Falls, NY: 5 Violations - Home Safety 65/100

1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for West Falls: C.

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

West Falls, NY holds a middle-tier grade; review the underlying water system records for the reasons behind it.

How West Falls Compares

West Falls65/100
New York avg84/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
C · 65
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
County Radon Potential (High)
$295K
Median Home Value

What You Should Know About West Falls Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 5 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0098 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 71% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.35.

Who Supplies Your Water in West Falls

Multiple utilities show up for West Falls, NY: 3 are listed here out of 3 tracked federally.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in West Falls, New York (population ~2,200), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 28,127 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 West Falls: C (65/100)

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

West Falls water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0098 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 1.

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
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 4 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 4 1
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
14170 C 5 0 Ecwa Orchard Park

All ZIP Codes in West Falls

  • 14170 [C] - 5 violations

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in West Falls

11.5%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
10.8%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16%
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 11.5% ↑
Diabetes 10.8% ↑
Mental Health 16% ↑

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

Top Contaminants in West Falls Water

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 4 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 4 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 2 violations
Treatment Technique

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

Housing & Infrastructure in West Falls

1965
Median Build Year
71%
Built Before 1986
58%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 71% 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

Ask the water utility whether your address in West Falls has a lead service line; its inventory can answer what a median build year of 1965 cannot.

1965
Median Year Built
71%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
58%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (58%) 1970–1986 (13%) Post-1986 (29%)

Over half of homes in West Falls 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.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in West Falls

71%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0098
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.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

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

Historical NFIP Claim Context in West Falls

6
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$2,224
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for West Falls contains 6 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $2,224. 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.

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 West Falls

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
  2. Install a certified water filter. For Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), listed in the water-quality records for West Falls: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 71% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for West Falls, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for West Falls, NY?
West Falls has an average Home Safety Score of 65/100 (Grade C) 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. 5 violations appear 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 West Falls?
EPA records list 5 EPA violations for West Falls water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does West Falls water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of West Falls is 0.0098 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 West Falls compare to New York average?
West Falls has an average Home Safety Score of 65/100, which is below the New York state average of 84/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve West Falls?
Our records map 3 water systems to 1 ZIP code in West Falls. The related population figure in our data is approximately 2,200 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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