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Franklin Furnace, OH: 5 Violations - Home Safety 80/100

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Franklin Furnace: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Franklin Furnace, OH scores in the upper band of the ZipCheckup grade.

How Franklin Furnace Compares

Franklin Furnace80/100
Ohio avg60/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 80
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$171K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.3% of home value)

What You Should Know About Franklin Furnace Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 5 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0014 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 57% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 16.72.

Who Supplies Your Water in Franklin Furnace

Sorted by reported population served, the top 2 of 2 public water systems mapped to Franklin Furnace, OH appear below, each with its own federal compliance record.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Franklin Furnace, Ohio (population ~3,127), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 46,933 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 Franklin Furnace: B (80/100)

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

Franklin Furnace water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0014 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 2.

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
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Treatment Technique 4 1
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 4 1
Public Notice Rule Reporting 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
45629 B 5 0 Scioto Water Inc.-sugar Camp

All ZIP Codes in Franklin Furnace

  • 45629 [B] - 5 violations

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in Franklin Furnace

11.6%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
15.3%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
21%
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 11.6% ↑
Diabetes 15.3% ↑
Mental Health 21% ↑

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

Top Contaminants in Franklin Furnace Water

Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 4 violations
Treatment Technique
Consumer Confidence Rule 4 violations
Reporting
Public Notice Rule 2 violations
Reporting

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

Housing & Infrastructure in Franklin Furnace

1987
Median Build Year
57%
Built Before 1986
27%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 57% 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 Franklin Furnace has a lead service line; its inventory can answer what a median build year of 1987 cannot.

1987
Median Year Built
57%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
27%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (27%) 1970–1986 (30%) Post-1986 (43%)

Over half of homes in Franklin Furnace 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.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Franklin Furnace Homeowners

How large is the remediation estimate next to home prices in Franklin Furnace? Small in relative terms: it amounts to 1% of the median value or less, although the dollar figure below is still an estimate and actual costs vary by property and contractor.

Median Home Value
$171,300
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Estimated remediation costs in Franklin Furnace can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 7% below the Ohio average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Franklin Furnace

57%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0014
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 Franklin Furnace

21
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$12,011
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Franklin Furnace contains 21 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $12,011. 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 $500 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 Franklin Furnace, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Franklin Furnace, OH?
Franklin Furnace has an average Home Safety Score of 80/100 (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. 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 Franklin Furnace?
EPA records list 5 EPA violations for Franklin Furnace water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Franklin Furnace water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Franklin Furnace is 0.0014 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 Franklin Furnace compare to Ohio average?
Franklin Furnace has an average Home Safety Score of 80/100, which is at or above the Ohio state average of 60/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Franklin Furnace?
Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Franklin Furnace. The related population figure in our data is approximately 3,127 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Franklin Furnace?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Franklin Furnace: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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