Bradfordwoods, PA: High Radon Risk — 40/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Water systems serving Bradfordwoods record elevated violation rates against PA benchmarks — residents in affected areas may want to check their local system's current compliance status.
How Bradfordwoods Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Bradfordwoods Water
- Homes built before 1986: 87% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
Who Supplies Your Water in Bradfordwoods
2 independent water providers serve Bradfordwoods, PA — 2 systems appear in federal records.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Bradfordwoods, Pennsylvania (population ~1,302), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 242,000 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Bradfordwoods — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Bradfordwoods: D (40/100)
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
Bradfordwoods water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Bradfordwoods
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15015 | D | West View Water Authority | 200,000 |
All ZIP Codes in Bradfordwoods
- 15015 [D]
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.
Housing & Infrastructure in Bradfordwoods
With 87% 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
Lead solder was standard in copper plumbing until federally banned in 1986; lead pipes were common in service lines pre-1970. Bradfordwoods's median build year of 1951 reflects a housing stock where these older materials are a pervasive feature — not a rare legacy — of the residential plumbing landscape.
Over half of homes in Bradfordwoods 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.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Bradfordwoods Homeowners
In Bradfordwoods, property wealth outpaces what documented remediation typically demands — the equity burden lands well within the low tier.
Remediation costs in Bradfordwoods are relatively low compared to home values. The $800–$1,500 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 126% above the Pennsylvania average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Bradfordwoods
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.
Older stock in Bradfordwoods represents 87% of the inventory, and citywide monitoring runs at or above the federal action level — making an in-home read a standard household-level step.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
What You Can Do in Bradfordwoods
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages — your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. An NSF-certified pitcher or under-sink filter removes most common contaminants.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 87% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
- Review your water system's CCR. Your utility publishes an annual Consumer Confidence Report with detailed test results. Request it or find it online.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Bradfordwoods, PA