East Stroudsburg, PA: 244 Violations - Home Safety 50/100
2 ZIP codes · 8 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for East Stroudsburg: D.
Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.
Your top priority: match a filter's certification to the violations (11 health-based violations). NSF certified filters →
Treat the D-F grade for East Stroudsburg, PA as a summary of available data, not a measurement at your faucet.
How East Stroudsburg Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
East Stroudsburg Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 244 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.1278 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: 50% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $3,450 per household.
Water Systems Serving East Stroudsburg
Federal records list 8 water systems tied to East Stroudsburg, PA. Of those, 3 are the primary providers, meaning service conditions, rate structures, and compliance histories can differ depending on where a property sits.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, covering 8 community water systems serving approximately 46,006 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 2 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 11 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for East Stroudsburg: D (50/100)
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
East Stroudsburg water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.1278 mg/L (exceeds EPA action level) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 2 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Treatment Technique | 63 | 2 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 34 | 2 |
| Chlorine | Disinfectant | 34 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 21 | 2 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 14 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18302 | — | 147 | 2 | Pawc Mid Monroe |
| 18301 | D | 103 | 9 | E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department |
All ZIP Codes in East Stroudsburg
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 Stroudsburg
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is East Stroudsburg's Housing Stock?
With 50% 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
Pre-1986 homes make up a large part of East Stroudsburg's housing; median build year 1984.
Over half of homes in East Stroudsburg 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 Stroudsburg: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Moderate tier: East Stroudsburg remediation is estimated at over 1%, up to 2%, of home value.
Estimated remediation costs in East Stroudsburg can be compared with local home values. The estimated $2,225–$5,050 range is a planning estimate; get a property-specific quote and check it against your budget. Home values are 15% above the Pennsylvania average.
Protecting Children from Lead in East Stroudsburg
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.
No safe blood lead level in children has been identified, CDC says. In East Stroudsburg, the mean across ZIP codes of what water systems reported as their 90th-percentile lead results sits above 0.015 mg/L, and 50% of homes were built before 1986. A test of the tap a child drinks from shows the level in that home.
2 ZIP codes (100% of the city's ZIP records) are 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.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for East Stroudsburg
Historical NFIP data for East Stroudsburg contains 50 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $13,577. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 50% 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 $3,450 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.
What You Can Do in East Stroudsburg
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Consider testing your home's tap water for lead, since household plumbing can affect its level.
- Install a certified water filter. For Groundwater Rule, listed in the water-quality records for East Stroudsburg: 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 50% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
- Review your water system's CCR. If you use a community water system, request its annual Consumer Confidence Report for system-level test results or find it online.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for East Stroudsburg, PA