Benezett, PA: 118 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Benezett Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 118 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0172 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average.
- Homes built before 1986: 76% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $5,160 per household.
Benezett's Water Providers
Because water system records on this page are matched to Benezett, PA through ZIP codes rather than street addresses, the single system in the list below reflects that matching, while federal data connect 1 to the area overall. Anyone unsure which utility supplies a home can check the water bill or contact the utility directly.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Benezett, Pennsylvania (population ~64), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 1,131 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. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Benezett water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0172 mg/L (exceeds EPA action level) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 82 | 1 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 20 | 1 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 18 | 1 |
| Groundwater Rule | Treatment Technique | 18 | 1 |
| Chlorine | Disinfectant | 14 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15821 | — | 118 | 4 | Jay Twp Water Authority |
All ZIP Codes in Benezett
- 15821 - 118 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.
What's in Benezett's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Benezett Infrastructure Age
With 76% 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, Benezett has a median build year of 1964; houses completed ahead of 1986 can hold lead-bearing solder or fittings.
Over half of homes in Benezett 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.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Benezett
Of the low, moderate and elevated tiers on this page, Benezett falls in the elevated one - its remediation estimate tops 2% of median home value.
Estimated remediation costs in Benezett equal about 3.4% of the median home value; how much that burdens a household depends on its finances. For homes valued near the median, fixing water and safety issues could cost $3,340–$7,580. Home values here are 29% below the Pennsylvania average.
Benezett: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
How much lead reaches a given Benezett faucet depends on that building's service line and plumbing, and area data cannot settle it. What the data do show is an average of 90th-percentile lead results above 0.015 mg/L across the city's ZIP codes and a housing stock that is 76% pre-1986. The utility's lead service line inventory and a certified laboratory tap test are direct checks for a household.
1 ZIP code (100% of the city's ZIP records) is served by a water system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Benezett: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Benezett contains 3 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $18,937. 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 $5,160 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.
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