Steubenville, OH: 2 Health Violations - Home Safety 58/100
2 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Steubenville: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Steubenville water quality is uneven - some service areas show clean compliance; others carry documented violations in OH EPA records.
How Steubenville Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Steubenville Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 21 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.003 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 84% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $3,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 15.87 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Steubenville
3 independent water providers serve Steubenville, OH - 5 systems appear in federal records.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Steubenville, Ohio, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 29,632 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 2 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Steubenville: C (58/100)
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
Steubenville water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0030 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 2 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 9 | 2 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 8 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 2 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 3 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43952 | C | 12 | 2 | City of Steubenville, |
| 43953 | C | 11 | 2 | Wintersville Village Public Water System |
All ZIP Codes in Steubenville
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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
CDC Health Data for Steubenville
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Steubenville
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Steubenville's Housing Stock?
With 84% 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
Because the majority of Steubenville's housing predates 1986, when lead solder was banned from new plumbing, the median build year of 1959 reflects a city where lead-era plumbing materials are common rather than exceptional.
Over half of homes in Steubenville 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.
Steubenville: Remediation Cost in Perspective
What does the elevated remediation share mean for Steubenville homeowners financially? A serious commitment - one that calls for structured planning rather than an ad-hoc response.
At 2.3% of home value, remediation costs in Steubenville represent a significant financial burden. For homes valued near the median, fixing water and safety issues could cost $2,050–$4,700. Home values here are 24% below the Ohio average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Steubenville
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.
Even where utility-side monitoring meets Lead and Copper Rule requirements, the 84% pre-rule share in Steubenville keeps interior-plumbing variation as a household-level question that aggregate data cannot resolve.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Steubenville
Historical NFIP data for Steubenville contains 20 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $4,943. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 50% 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 <strong>$3,200</strong> 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.
What You Can Do in Steubenville
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Surface Water Treatment Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Steubenville's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 84% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
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