Carrolltown, PA: 9 Health Violations - Home Safety 67/100
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Carrolltown: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Your top priority: match a filter's certification to the violations (9 health-based violations). NSF certified filters →
Carrolltown lands in the middle of the grade scale in PA; EPA records can differ from one service area to the next.
How Carrolltown Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Carrolltown Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 63 violations since 2021.
- Homes built before 1986: 86% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
Carrolltown's Water Providers
When a city is linked to 2 water systems, as Carrolltown, PA is in federal records, water in one neighborhood may come from a different system than in another. The 2 systems with the largest reported populations are shown below, and their compliance records are kept separately, so a violation logged for one does not describe the others.
- C
- C
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Carrolltown, Pennsylvania, covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 2,382 people. 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. 9 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Carrolltown: C (67/100)
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
Carrolltown water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Carrolltown
- Lead action-level status: not available
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 22 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 14 | 1 |
| Chlorine | Disinfectant | 12 | 1 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 1 |
| Groundwater Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15722 | C | 63 | 9 | Carrolltown Boro Muni Authority |
All ZIP Codes in Carrolltown
- 15722 [C] - 63 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 Carrolltown's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Carrolltown Infrastructure Age
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
Ask the water utility whether your address in Carrolltown has a lead service line; its inventory can answer what a median build year of 1950 cannot.
Over half of homes in Carrolltown 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 Carrolltown
Compared with typical property prices, the remediation estimate for Carrolltown is small in percentage terms - at or under one percent.
Estimated remediation costs in Carrolltown can be compared with local home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 40% below the Pennsylvania average.
Carrolltown: 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.
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 Carrolltown
- 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 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), listed in the water-quality records for Carrolltown: 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 Carrolltown, PA