Josephine, PA Water - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · no water system mapped in our data · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Josephine Water: The Quick Version
- Homes built before 1986: 88% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Josephine, Pennsylvania, where no community water system is mapped to its ZIP codes in our data (about 308 residents). The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.
No EPA violation count is attached to the tracked ZIP codes of Josephine in our data (no water system is mapped, or the mapping is held back for review), so violation records are not shown here; the local utility may still have EPA records (search EPA ECHO by system name).
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Josephine
- Lead action-level status: not available
Radon Risk
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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.
All ZIP Codes in Josephine
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.
How Old Is Josephine's Housing Stock?
With 88% 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
If you live in one of the pre-1986 homes in Josephine, a certified lab test for lead is the direct way to learn what your tap delivers; the median build year of 1903 is only context.
Over half of homes in Josephine 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.
Josephine: Remediation Cost in Perspective
The remediation-to-value ratio for Josephine sits at the bottom of the scale.
Estimated remediation costs in Josephine 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 46% below the Pennsylvania average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Josephine
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.
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