Beaverdale, PA: 3 Health Violations - Home Safety 73/100
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Beaverdale: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Tap water system records for Beaverdale, PA support a high grade on this site; review your own system's entries for specifics.
How Beaverdale Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Beaverdale Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 28 violations since 2021.
- Homes built before 1986: 100% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
Who Supplies Your Water in Beaverdale
Among 2 systems linked to Beaverdale, PA, the 2 biggest by population served appear below.
- B
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Beaverdale, Pennsylvania (population ~267), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 23,340 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. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Beaverdale: B (73/100)
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
Beaverdale water systems draw from: Groundwater, 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total organic carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 6 | 1 |
| Dalapon | Organic | 4 | 1 |
| Picloram | Organic | 4 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15921 | B | 28 | 3 | Highland S & W Authority Beaverdam |
All ZIP Codes in Beaverdale
- 15921 [B] - 28 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 Beaverdale Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Beaverdale
With 100% 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
Viewed through the lens of construction era, Beaverdale has a median build year of 1947; houses completed ahead of 1986 can hold lead-bearing solder or fittings.
Over half of homes in Beaverdale 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 Beaverdale Homeowners
Estimated remediation in Beaverdale takes up a moderate slice of home value on a scale that runs from low (1% or less) to elevated (above 2%).
Estimated remediation costs in Beaverdale can be compared with local home values. The estimated $300–$1,500 range is a planning estimate; get a property-specific quote and check it against your budget. Home values are 74% below the Pennsylvania average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Beaverdale
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 NFIP Claim Context in Beaverdale
Historical NFIP data for Beaverdale contains 3 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $976. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Beaverdale, PA