CITY REPORT NY HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 1

Yorktown Heights, NY: 6 Violations - Home Safety 82/100

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Yorktown Heights: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Yorktown Heights, NY scores in the upper band of the ZipCheckup grade.

How Yorktown Heights Compares

Yorktown Heights82/100
New York avg84/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 82
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$591K
Median Home Value
$800
Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

Key Facts for Yorktown Heights Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 6 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.011 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 82% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $800 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 10.47.

Yorktown Heights's Water Providers

Among 5 systems linked to Yorktown Heights, NY, the 3 biggest by population served appear below.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Yorktown Heights, New York, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 28,894 people. 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 Yorktown Heights: B (82/100)

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

Yorktown Heights water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0110 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
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 4 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 2 1
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Treatment Technique 2 1
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
10598 B 6 1 Yorktown Consold. Water District#1

All ZIP Codes in Yorktown Heights

  • 10598 [B] - 6 violations ⚠

Data Sources

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

Yorktown Heights Community Health Snapshot

9.3%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
10.5%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
13.3%
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 9.3% ↓
Diabetes 10.5% ↑
Mental Health 13.3% ↓

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

What's in Yorktown Heights's Water?

Revised Total Coliform Rule 4 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 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
Lead and Copper Rule 2 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage

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

Yorktown Heights Infrastructure Age

1962
Median Build Year
82%
Built Before 1986
55%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 82% 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

Viewed through the lens of construction era, Yorktown Heights has a median build year of 1962; houses completed ahead of 1986 can hold lead-bearing solder or fittings.

1962
Median Year Built
82%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
55%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (55%) 1970–1986 (27%) Post-1986 (18%)

Over half of homes in Yorktown Heights 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.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Yorktown Heights

In Yorktown Heights, estimated remediation comes to 1% or less of the median home value.

Median Home Value
$591,300
Est. Remediation
$800
Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in Yorktown Heights can be compared with local home values. The $450–$1,400 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 63% above the New York average.

Yorktown Heights: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

82%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.011
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.

Water systems' 90th-percentile values for lead, averaged over Yorktown Heights ZIP codes, reach 10 micrograms per liter or above; 82% of homes are older than 1986.

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

Yorktown Heights: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

167
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$10,098
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Yorktown Heights contains 167 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $10,098. 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 $800 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 Yorktown Heights, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Yorktown Heights, NY?
Yorktown Heights has an average Home Safety Score of 82/100 (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. 6 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 Yorktown Heights?
EPA records list 6 EPA violations, including 1 health-based violation for Yorktown Heights water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Yorktown Heights water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Yorktown Heights is 0.011 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 Yorktown Heights compare to New York average?
Yorktown Heights has an average Home Safety Score of 82/100, which is below the New York state average of 84/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Yorktown Heights?
Our records map 5 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Yorktown Heights. The related population figure in our data is approximately 28,894 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Yorktown Heights?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Yorktown Heights: $800; modeled range $450 to $1,400. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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