Youngstown, OH: 2 Violations - Home Safety 66/100
15 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Youngstown: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Within Youngstown, water safety data for OH reveals moderate quality - federal standards are generally met, but documented exceptions exist in specific service areas.
How Youngstown Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Youngstown, OH
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Distribution of Home Safety grades across Youngstown.
Youngstown Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations in the past 5 years.
- Homes built before 1986: 86% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,640 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 15.13 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Youngstown
4 water systems are tracked federally in Youngstown, OH. The top 3 providers collectively serve most residential addresses, but because they operate independently, infrastructure maintenance standards and compliance histories differ from one service zone to another.
- C
- C
- C
Overview
We track home safety data for 15 ZIP codes in Youngstown, Ohio, covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 154,934 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 13 of 15 ZIP codes.
13 of 13 ZIP codes 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 Youngstown: C (66/100)
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
Youngstown water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0000 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 13 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 14 | 13 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 5 | 4 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44502 | C | 2 | 0 | Youngstown City Public Water System |
| 44505 | C | 2 | 0 | Youngstown City Public Water System |
| 44512 | C | 2 | 0 | Youngstown City Public Water System |
| 44514 | C | 2 | 0 | Aqua Ohio - Struthers |
| 44503 | C | 1 | 0 | Youngstown City Public Water System |
| 44504 | C | 1 | 0 | Youngstown City Public Water System |
| 44506 | C | 1 | 0 | Youngstown City Public Water System |
| 44507 | C | 1 | 0 | Youngstown City Public Water System |
| 44509 | C | 1 | 0 | Youngstown City Public Water System |
| 44510 | C | 1 | 0 | Youngstown City Public Water System |
All ZIP Codes in Youngstown
- 44501
- 44502 [C] - 2 violations
- 44503 [C] - 1 violation
- 44504 [C] - 1 violation
- 44505 [C] - 2 violations
- 44506 [C] - 1 violation
- 44507 [C] - 1 violation
- 44509 [C] - 1 violation
- 44510 [C] - 1 violation
- 44511 [C] - 1 violation
- 44512 [C] - 2 violations
- 44513
- 44514 [C] - 2 violations
- 44515 [C] - 1 violation
- 44555 - 1 violation
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 Youngstown
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 Youngstown
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Youngstown's Housing Stock?
With 86% 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
What does a median build year of 1951 mean for water safety in Youngstown? It means the majority of the city's residential plumbing was installed before 1986, when lead solder was federally banned, and a large share may predate 1970, when lead pipes were commonly used - making plumbing age a central variable in household-level lead risk across much of the city.
Over half of homes in Youngstown 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.
Youngstown: Remediation Cost in Perspective
While Youngstown homeowners face a manageable path to remediation, the equity share sits in the moderate tier - a signal that proactive budgeting matters more here than in lower-ratio markets.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Youngstown. The estimated $827–$2,567 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 55% below the Ohio average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Youngstown
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.
If 86% of the Youngstown inventory comes from before the federal ban on lead-bearing solder - and if utility samples sit at or near 0.015 mg/L - the gap between citywide averages and one specific faucet becomes a practical concern rather than a theoretical one. That is why one-home reads exist as a separate measurement. A certified filter through retailer networks addresses confirmed exposure where it appears in a household.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Youngstown
Historical NFIP data for Youngstown contains 283 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $11,333. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 25% 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>$1,640</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 Youngstown
- 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 Stage 2 DBP Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Youngstown's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 86% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
Deep Dive Reports
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