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Sheffield Lake, OH: 6 Violations - Home Safety 81/100

1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Sheffield Lake: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Within Sheffield Lake, OH, the available records add up to an upper-tier grade; that grade describes records, not the water at a given faucet.

How Sheffield Lake Compares

Sheffield Lake81/100
Ohio avg60/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 81
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$178K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.3% of home value)

Key Facts for Sheffield Lake Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 6 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0019 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 72% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.18.

Sheffield Lake's Water Providers

When a city is linked to 3 water systems, as Sheffield Lake, OH is in federal records, water in one neighborhood may come from a different system than in another. The 3 systems with the largest reported populations are shown below, and their compliance records are kept separately, so a violation logged for one does not describe the others.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Sheffield Lake, Ohio (population ~12,733), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 86,398 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 Sheffield Lake: B (81/100)

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

Sheffield Lake water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0019 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 Treatment Technique 4 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Treatment Technique 2 1
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
44054 B 6 0 Sheffield Lake City Public Water System

All ZIP Codes in Sheffield Lake

  • 44054 [B] - 6 violations

Data Sources

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

Sheffield Lake Community Health Snapshot

11%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
14.2%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.4%
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% ↑
Diabetes 14.2% ↑
Mental Health 17.4% ↑

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

What's in Sheffield Lake's Water?

Lead and Copper Rule 4 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage
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
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 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

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

Sheffield Lake Infrastructure Age

1979
Median Build Year
72%
Built Before 1986
50%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 72% 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

If you live in one of the pre-1986 homes in Sheffield Lake, a certified lab test for lead is the direct way to learn what your tap delivers; the median build year of 1979 is only context.

1979
Median Year Built
72%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
50%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (50%) 1970–1986 (22%) Post-1986 (28%)

Over half of homes in Sheffield Lake 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 Sheffield Lake

The remediation-to-value ratio for Sheffield Lake sits at the bottom of the scale.

Median Home Value
$177,600
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Estimated remediation costs in Sheffield Lake 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 3% below the Ohio average.

Sheffield Lake: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

72%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0019
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.

Sheffield Lake: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

22
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$4,653
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Sheffield Lake contains 22 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $4,653. 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 Sheffield Lake, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Sheffield Lake, OH?
Sheffield Lake has an average Home Safety Score of 81/100 (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 Sheffield Lake?
EPA records list 6 EPA violations for Sheffield Lake water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Sheffield Lake water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Sheffield Lake is 0.0019 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 Sheffield Lake compare to Ohio average?
Sheffield Lake has an average Home Safety Score of 81/100, which is at or above the Ohio state average of 60/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Sheffield Lake?
Our records map 3 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Sheffield Lake. The related population figure in our data is approximately 12,733 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Sheffield Lake?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Sheffield Lake: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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