Youngstown, OH: 60 Violations — 78/100 (2026)
15 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Tap water in Youngstown, OH scores well — low violation counts, above-average safety grade.
How Youngstown Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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 water safety grades across Youngstown.
Youngstown Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 60 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0022 mg/L.
- 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
5 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.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 15 ZIP codes in Youngstown, Ohio, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 154,934 people.
15 of 15 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Youngstown: B (78/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Youngstown water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0022 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 48 | 15 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 16 | 15 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44501 | B | 4 | 0 | Youngstown City Public Water System |
| 44502 | B | 4 | 0 | Youngstown City Public Water System |
| 44503 | B | 4 | 0 | Youngstown City Public Water System |
| 44504 | B | 4 | 0 | Youngstown City Public Water System |
| 44505 | B | 4 | 0 | Youngstown City Public Water System |
| 44506 | B | 4 | 0 | Youngstown City Public Water System |
| 44507 | B | 4 | 0 | Youngstown City Public Water System |
| 44509 | B | 4 | 0 | Youngstown City Public Water System |
| 44510 | B | 4 | 0 | Youngstown City Public Water System |
| 44511 | B | 4 | 0 | Youngstown City Public Water System |
All ZIP Codes in Youngstown
- 44501 [B] — 4 violations
- 44502 [B] — 4 violations
- 44503 [B] — 4 violations
- 44504 [B] — 4 violations
- 44505 [B] — 4 violations
- 44506 [B] — 4 violations
- 44507 [B] — 4 violations
- 44509 [B] — 4 violations
- 44510 [B] — 4 violations
- 44511 [B] — 4 violations
- 44512 [B] — 4 violations
- 44513 [B] — 4 violations
- 44514 [B] — 4 violations
- 44515 [B] — 4 violations
- 44555 [B] — 4 violations
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
Updated daily.
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.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Youngstown
FEMA data shows 53% of Youngstown's ZIP codes mapped into designated flood zones, paired with an NFIP record of 277 claims. That footprint places local flood exposure in the range where it warrants attention without rising to high-severity planning territory.
Youngstown has a moderate flood history with 277 FEMA claims averaging $6,987 per payout. 53% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,640</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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