Cresson, PA: 4 Violations — 73/100 (2026)
2 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Tap water monitoring data for Cresson shows a consistently clean picture in PA — few violations on record, compliance well above the median.
How Cresson Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Cresson Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 4 violations in the past 5 years.
- Estimated remediation: $1,000 per household.
Who Supplies Your Water in Cresson
3 water utilities share the residential service territory in Cresson, PA — out of 5 total systems in federal records.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Cresson, Pennsylvania (population ~4,771), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 29,077 people region-wide.
2 of 2 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Cresson: B (73/100)
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
Cresson water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Cresson
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 2 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16630 | B | 2 | 0 | Cresson Twp Muni Authority |
| 16699 | B | 2 | 0 | Cresson Twp Muni Authority |
All ZIP Codes in Cresson
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.
Top Contaminants in Cresson Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Cresson Homeowners
When estimated remediation is placed alongside median property values in Cresson, the resulting ratio is low — a finding consistent with a household financial perspective where documented issues can be addressed without a meaningful impact on overall equity position, making this market one of the more favorable contexts for remediation planning.
Remediation costs in Cresson are relatively low compared to home values. The $400–$1,700 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 35% below the Pennsylvania average.
Flood & Climate Risk in Cresson
Flood history in Cresson spans 3 NFIP claims and 50% flood zone coverage — enough to place it in moderate-exposure territory where flood events are genuinely recurring rather than statistical outliers. That distinction matters for water quality assessment because the connection between flooding and water safety is not uniform across communities. In low-exposure areas, flooding rarely generates the conditions needed to compromise treatment or distribution infrastructure. In high-exposure areas, it can do so repeatedly. Moderate-exposure communities sit in between: flood events occur with enough frequency to make periodic infrastructure stress a reasonable concern, particularly for private well owners and residents in lower-elevation FEMA-designated zones.
Cresson has a moderate flood history with 3 FEMA claims averaging $3,499 per payout. 50% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,000</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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