Feasterville Trevose, PA - Home Safety 33/100
1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Feasterville Trevose: F.
Lowest grade in federal records; check your home directly.
Your top priority: match a filter's certification to the violations (6 health-based violations). NSF certified filters →
Behind the low grade for Feasterville Trevose, PA is an average of ZIP-level Home Safety Scores, a composite measure rather than a water test.
How Feasterville Trevose Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Feasterville Trevose Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 149 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.001 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 75% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
Feasterville Trevose's Water Providers
Multiple utilities show up for Feasterville Trevose, PA: 3 are listed here out of 4 tracked federally.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Feasterville Trevose, Pennsylvania (population ~28,000), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 970,972 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. 6 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Feasterville Trevose: F (33/100)
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
Feasterville Trevose water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0010 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 16 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 8 | 1 |
| Groundwater Rule | Treatment Technique | 6 | 1 |
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 4 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19053 | F | 149 | 6 | Bcwsa Main Lower South |
All ZIP Codes in Feasterville Trevose
- 19053 [F] - 149 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 Feasterville Trevose's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Feasterville Trevose Infrastructure Age
With 75% 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
Lead can reach tap water from service lines, solder and brass fittings inside a building, which is why housing age draws attention in Feasterville Trevose, where the median build year is 1979.
Over half of homes in Feasterville Trevose 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 Feasterville Trevose
Low tier for Feasterville Trevose: remediation estimated at up to 1% of what homes are worth.
Estimated remediation costs in Feasterville Trevose can be compared with local home values. The $700–$2,300 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 79% above the Pennsylvania average.
Feasterville Trevose: 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.
Feasterville Trevose: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Feasterville Trevose contains 199 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $26,606. 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 $1,200 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 Feasterville Trevose
- 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 Revised Total Coliform Rule, listed in the water-quality records for Feasterville Trevose: 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 75% 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.
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