Gallitzin, PA: 40 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Gallitzin Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 40 violations in the past 5 years.
- Homes built before 1986: 85% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $700 per household.
Water Systems Serving Gallitzin
Supply infrastructure in Gallitzin, PA runs through a single dominant provider - the main entity among 1 tracked system through which rate decisions, infrastructure work, and federal compliance are managed.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 2,444 people. 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. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Gallitzin water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Gallitzin
- Lead action-level status: not available
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 14 | 1 |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 12 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2383 | Other | 6 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2063 | Other | 4 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16641 | — | 40 | 4 | Gallitzin Boro Water Authority |
All ZIP Codes in Gallitzin
- 16641 - 40 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 Gallitzin
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Gallitzin's Housing Stock?
With 85% 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
Pre-1986 plumbing is not a rare legacy case in Gallitzin - it's the dominant profile. The median build year of 1941 indicates a housing stock where lead-soldered copper joints are a common structural feature of residences across the city.
Over half of homes in Gallitzin 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.
Gallitzin: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Because property values in Gallitzin comfortably exceed estimated remediation costs, the equity impact here is proportionally small.
Remediation costs in Gallitzin are relatively low compared to home values. The $150–$1,400 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 51% below the Pennsylvania average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Gallitzin
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 interior plumbing shapes the local picture: 85% of Gallitzin homes predate the federal solder ban, and aggregate sampling either approaches or crosses the action benchmark. That mix makes a single-home draw a standard pre-purchase or pre-occupancy step.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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