Hermitage, PA: 7 Violations - Home Safety 81/100
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Hermitage: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
In the dataset behind this page, Hermitage, PA receives one of the two highest grades; read the compliance history system by system for details.
How Hermitage Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Hermitage Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 7 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0014 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 67% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
Water Systems Serving Hermitage
When a city is linked to 2 water systems, as Hermitage, PA is in federal records, water in one neighborhood may come from a different system than in another. The 2 systems with the largest reported populations are shown below, and their compliance records are kept separately, so a violation logged for one does not describe the others.
- B
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Hermitage, Pennsylvania (population ~16,563), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 53,029 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. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Hermitage: B (81/100)
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
Hermitage water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0014 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 2.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total organic carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | 1 |
| Chlorine dioxide | Disinfectant | 2 | 1 |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | 1 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16148 | B | 7 | 0 | Aqua Pa Shenango Valley Wtp |
All ZIP Codes in Hermitage
- 16148 [B] - 7 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 Hermitage
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Hermitage's Housing Stock?
With 67% 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
Renovation history matters as much as age: in Hermitage, with a median build year of 1977, some older homes have been replumbed and some have not.
Over half of homes in Hermitage 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.
Hermitage: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Estimated remediation for Hermitage is a small fraction of median property value - one percent or less - though the ratio does not describe any single household.
Estimated remediation costs in Hermitage 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 13% below the Pennsylvania average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Hermitage
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 Hermitage
Historical NFIP data for Hermitage contains 20 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $3,595. 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 $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 Hermitage, PA