Armagh, PA: 13 Violations - Home Safety 46/100
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Armagh: D.
Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.
Your top priority: see the breakdown below and consider a certified water filter. NSF certified filters →
The composite Home Safety grade for Armagh, PA lands at the lower end of the scale; it summarizes data for the area and is not a reading from any home's tap.
How Armagh Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Armagh Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 13 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0064 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 70% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
Who Supplies Your Water in Armagh
Public water system records for Armagh, PA point to a single listed provider, drawn from 1 system in the federal data; its violation record appears below.
- D
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Armagh, Pennsylvania (population ~691), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 16,000 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 Armagh: D (46/100)
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
Armagh water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0064 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 1.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Alpha (excl. radon and uranium) | Radionuclides | 4 | 1 |
| Radium-226 | Radionuclides | 4 | 1 |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 4 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | 1 |
| Total organic carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15920 | D | 13 | 0 | Highridge Water Authority |
All ZIP Codes in Armagh
- 15920 [D] - 13 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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Top Contaminants in Armagh Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Armagh
With 70% 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
Renovation history matters as much as age: in Armagh, with a median build year of 1976, some older homes have been replumbed and some have not.
Over half of homes in Armagh 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.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Armagh Homeowners
Measured against the median home value, the estimated cost of fixing the issues flagged for Armagh lands in the lowest of the three tiers this page uses.
Estimated remediation costs in Armagh 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 13% below the Pennsylvania average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Armagh
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.
What You Can Do in Armagh
- 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 Gross Alpha (excl. radon and uranium), listed in the water-quality records for Armagh: 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 70% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
- Review your water system's CCR. If you use a community water system, request its annual Consumer Confidence Report for system-level test results or find it online.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Armagh, PA