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Willet, NY: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
0
Water Systems
N/A
ZIPs with Violations
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$104K
Median Home Value
$1,500
Est. Remediation (1.5% of home value)

What You Should Know About Willet Water

  • Homes built before 1986: 76% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,500 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 11.87.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Willet, New York, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 430 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Willet.

Lead & Copper

  • Lead data: not yet available for Willet
  • Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

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

All ZIP Codes in Willet

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in Willet

11.3%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
9.3%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.9%
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 11.3% ↑
Diabetes 9.3% ↓
Mental Health 17.9% ↑

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

Housing & Infrastructure in Willet

1977
Median Build Year
76%
Built Before 1986
35%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 76% 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

Reading the housing age data for Willet - median build year 1977 - the overriding implication is that the plumbing materials inside a typical home here reflect pre-1986 construction standards. In practical terms, that means lead-soldered copper joints are common across much of the housing stock. Where those materials are present, water can leach lead as it moves through joints - a pathway that corrosion control treatment under federal rules is designed to reduce, though it cannot eliminate lead risk where the plumbing materials themselves contain lead.

1977
Median Year Built
76%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
35%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (35%) 1970–1986 (41%) Post-1986 (24%)

Over half of homes in Willet 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.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Willet Homeowners

The household financial perspective in Willet reflects a moderate cost-to-value ratio - an equity share that is not trivially small but remains within the range where most homeowners can address documented water and safety issues by treating the expense as a real line item in property planning rather than a discretionary one.

Median Home Value
$103,500
Est. Remediation
$1,500
Remediation as % of home value 1.5%

Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Willet. The estimated $950–$2,100 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 71% below the New York average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Willet

76%
Homes Built Before 1986

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.

Practically, the structural drivers in Willet - 76% pre-rule stock and citywide monitoring at or beyond the regulatory benchmark - make an in-home draw the practical way to translate aggregate averages into the specific conditions at one address.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Willet?
Estimated remediation costs in Willet average $1,500 per household, ranging from $950 to $2,100. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Willet, NY: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/ny/willet/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Willet, NY: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/ny/willet/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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