CITY REPORT PA 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Fort Loudon, PA: 2 Health Violations - Home Safety 50/100

1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Fort Loudon: D.

Several federal signals point to home-safety risks in this ZIP.

Drinking water quality in Fort Loudon has lagged behind PA benchmarks - documented violations keep the safety grade low.

How Fort Loudon Compares

Fort Loudon50/100
Pennsylvania avg57/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
D · 50
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$261K
Median Home Value
$2,900
Est. Remediation (1.1% of home value)

Fort Loudon Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 107 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.0039 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 52% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $2,900 per household.

Water Systems Serving Fort Loudon

3 independent water providers serve Fort Loudon, PA - 3 systems appear in federal records.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Fort Loudon, Pennsylvania (population ~1,731), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 16,939 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. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Fort Loudon: 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

Fort Loudon water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0039 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

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 26 1
E. coli Microbiological 18 1
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 16 1
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 16 1
Contaminant 0700 Other 16 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
17224 D 107 2 Bear Valley Joint Authority

All ZIP Codes in Fort Loudon

  • 17224 [D] - 107 violations ⚠

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Key Contaminants Detected in Fort Loudon

Consumer Confidence Report Rule 26 violations
Reporting
E. coli 18 violations
Microbiological
Gastrointestinal illness, potentially fatal
Lead and Copper Rule 16 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

How Old Is Fort Loudon's Housing Stock?

1987
Median Build Year
52%
Built Before 1986
23%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 52% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

When a city's housing median build year is 1987, as in Fort Loudon, the implication for water quality research is straightforward: municipal-level data captures what leaves the treatment plant, but household plumbing from before 1986 determines what actually arrives at the tap. In cities where older housing predominates, that gap between system-level and household-level data is widest.

1987
Median Year Built
52%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
23%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (23%) 1970–1986 (29%) Post-1986 (48%)

Over half of homes in Fort Loudon were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Fort Loudon: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Within the Fort Loudon property market, documented remediation claims a moderate slice of typical equity - real but budgetable.

Median Home Value
$261,100
Est. Remediation
$2,900
Remediation as % of home value 1.1%

Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Fort Loudon. The estimated $1,900–$4,100 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 22% above the Pennsylvania average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Fort Loudon

52%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0039
mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Older stock in Fort Loudon represents 52% of the inventory, and citywide monitoring runs at or above the federal action level - making an in-home read a standard household-level step.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Fort Loudon

2
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$1,094
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Fort Loudon contains 2 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $1,094. 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 <strong>$2,900</strong> 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 Fort Loudon

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
  2. Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Consumer Confidence Report Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Fort Loudon's water.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 52% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
  4. Review your water system's CCR. Your utility publishes an annual Consumer Confidence Report with detailed test results. Request it or find it online.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Fort Loudon, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Fort Loudon, PA?
Fort Loudon has an average Home Safety Score of 50/100 (Grade D) under model 4.0.0. The score combines EPA SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AQI, and is published only when all required domains are observed. 107 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many water violations does Fort Loudon have?
Fort Loudon water systems have a total of 107 EPA violations, including 2 health-based violations. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
Does Fort Loudon water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in Fort Loudon is 0.0039 mg/L. This is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Fort Loudon compare to Pennsylvania average?
Fort Loudon has an average Home Safety Score of 50/100, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 57/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Fort Loudon?
Fort Loudon is served by 3 public water systems across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 1,731 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Fort Loudon?
Estimated remediation costs in Fort Loudon average $2,900 per household, ranging from $1,900 to $4,100. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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