East Brady, PA - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
East Brady Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 48 violations since 2021.
- Homes built before 1986: 80% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
Water Systems Serving East Brady
More than one public water system is linked to East Brady, PA: federal records tie 3 systems to the area, and the 3 with the largest reported service populations are shown below. Which of them supplies a particular address depends on where the property sits, and a water bill or the utility can confirm it.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in East Brady, Pennsylvania (population ~2,053), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 3,813 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. 31 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
East Brady water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for East Brady
- Lead action-level status: not available
Radon Risk
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
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 | 36 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 30 | 1 |
| Groundwater Rule | Treatment Technique | 12 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 4 | 1 |
| Total organic carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16028 | — | 48 | 31 | East Brady Water System |
All ZIP Codes in East Brady
- 16028 - 48 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.
Key Contaminants Detected in East Brady
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is East Brady's Housing Stock?
With 80% 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, East Brady has a median build year of 1951; houses completed ahead of 1986 can hold lead-bearing solder or fittings.
Over half of homes in East Brady 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.
East Brady: Remediation Cost in Perspective
How large is the remediation estimate next to home prices in East Brady? Small in relative terms: it amounts to 1% of the median value or less, although the dollar figure below is still an estimate and actual costs vary by property and contractor.
Estimated remediation costs in East Brady 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 27% below the Pennsylvania average.
Protecting Children from Lead in East Brady
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 Flood-Claim Evidence for East Brady
Historical NFIP data for East Brady contains 31 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $16,991. 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 East Brady, PA