Hazleton, PA: 9 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
2 ZIP codes · 2 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Hazleton Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 9 violations since 2021.
- Homes built before 1986: 81% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
Water Systems Serving Hazleton
More than one public water system is linked to Hazleton, PA: federal records tie 2 systems to the area, and the 2 with the largest reported service populations are shown below. Which of them supplies a particular address depends on where the property sits, and a water bill or the utility can confirm it.
Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 44,905 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. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Water Sources
Hazleton water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: reported as 0 mg/L (a reported 0 is not proof of no lead; check the source record for its reporting limit) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 6 | 2 |
| Chlorine dioxide | Disinfectant | 3 | 2 |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | 2 |
| Asbestos | Inorganic | 3 | 2 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | Organic | 3 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18201 | — | 9 | 0 | Hca Hazleton Division |
| 18202 | — | 9 | 0 | Hca Hazleton Division |
All ZIP Codes in Hazleton
- 18201 - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 18202 - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
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 Hazleton
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Hazleton's Housing Stock?
With 81% 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 Hazleton's housing; median build year 1968.
Over half of homes in Hazleton 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.
Hazleton: Remediation Cost in Perspective
The remediation-to-value ratio for Hazleton sits at the bottom of the scale.
Estimated remediation costs in Hazleton can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 15% below the Pennsylvania average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Hazleton
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.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Hazleton
Historical NFIP data for Hazleton contains 41 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $28,781. 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 $500 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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Hazleton, PA