Whippleville, NY Water Safety: 73/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
EPA compliance records for Whippleville tell a largely clear story: violation rates are low, health-based exceedances are uncommon, and the city's grade puts it well above average within NY.
How Whippleville Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Whippleville Water: The Quick Version
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.34 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Whippleville
Most residential addresses in Whippleville, NY are served by a single water utility — the dominant system among the 1 provider tracked in federal data.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Whippleville, New York, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 13,232 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Whippleville — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Whippleville: B (73/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Whippleville water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Whippleville
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12995 | B | MALONE V | 13,232 |
All ZIP Codes in Whippleville
- 12995 [B]
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
Updated daily.
CDC Health Data for Whippleville
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
Climate-Related Water Risk for Whippleville
Whippleville carries a limited flood exposure profile, with claim volume and flood zone coverage both remaining modest. That limited footprint keeps flooding well below the severity thresholds where treatment infrastructure comes under meaningful stress.
Whippleville has a relatively low flood history with 2 FEMA claims on record. While risk is limited, severe weather events can still impact water infrastructure.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,200</strong> remediation cost per household.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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