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.
Available records for Youngstown give it a middle-tier grade in OH; water systems can differ, so check the one that serves your home.
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 since 2021.
- Homes built before 1986: 86% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.13.
Water Systems Serving Youngstown
Multiple utilities show up for Youngstown, OH: 3 are listed here out of 4 tracked federally.
- 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 of reported 90th-percentile lead results: reported as 0 mg/L (a reported 0 is not proof of no lead; check the source record for its reporting limit) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 13 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
15 of 15 ZIP records with known zones are 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 | 14 | 13 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 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 recorded for mapped water systems
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). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
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. 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
Median construction year in Youngstown: 1951, set against the 1986 federal lead limits for new plumbing.
Over half of homes in Youngstown 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.
Youngstown: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Compared with typical property prices, the remediation estimate for Youngstown is small in percentage terms - at or under one percent.
Estimated remediation costs in Youngstown can be compared with local home values. The $400–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 55% below the Ohio average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Youngstown
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 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 $600 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. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
- Install a certified water filter. For Lead and Copper Rule Revisions, listed in the water-quality records for Youngstown: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 86% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Youngstown, OH