Hazel Hurst, PA: 2 Health Violations — 70/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
In current tracking cycles, Hazel Hurst records above-average water quality outcomes for PA; compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards and no systemic failures across its water systems.
How Hazel Hurst Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Hazel Hurst Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 20 violations in the past 5 years.
- Homes built before 1986: 74% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $700 per household.
Who Supplies Your Water in Hazel Hurst
Federal records list 1 water system serving Hazel Hurst, PA. One provider accounts for the large majority of residential water connections in the area, concentrating infrastructure and compliance accountability.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Hazel Hurst, Pennsylvania, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 204 people.
1 of 1 ZIP code (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Hazel Hurst: B (70/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Hazel Hurst water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Hazel Hurst
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 8 | 1 |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other | 8 | 1 |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 6 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 6 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16733 | B | 20 | 2 | Hazel Hurst Water Company |
All ZIP Codes in Hazel Hurst
- 16733 [B] — 20 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
Updated daily.
Top Contaminants in Hazel Hurst Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Hazel Hurst
With 74% 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
Plumbing risk in older housing is defined by two eras: the pre-1970 period when lead pipes were commonly used for service lines, and the 1970-to-1986 period when lead solder remained standard in copper plumbing until the federal ban. Hazel Hurst's median build year of 1945 lands in a range where both eras are heavily represented in the housing stock. That creates an elevated aggregate environment for plumbing-related lead exposure — one that city-level water quality averages don't capture, because the risk sits inside individual properties rather than in the distribution system.
Over half of homes in Hazel Hurst 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.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Hazel Hurst Homeowners
Equity impact data for Hazel Hurst lands in the favorable tier — remediation claims a small slice of what properties here are worth.
Remediation costs in Hazel Hurst are relatively low compared to home values. The $150–$1,400 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 62% below the Pennsylvania average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Hazel Hurst
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.
Confirming what arrives at a specific faucet is something utility-side averages cannot do. With 74% of Hazel Hurst stock built before the lead-solder ban and citywide monitoring at or beyond the regulatory mark, a tap-level kit fits the standard diligence picture.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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