Mckeesport, PA: 2 Health Violations - Home Safety 57/100
5 ZIP codes · 3 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Mckeesport: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Mckeesport lands in the middle of the grade scale in PA; EPA records can differ from one service area to the next.
How Mckeesport Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Mckeesport Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 13 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.002 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 91% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
Water Systems Serving Mckeesport
When a city is linked to 3 water systems, as Mckeesport, PA is in federal records, water in one neighborhood may come from a different system than in another. The 3 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.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 5 ZIP codes in Mckeesport, Pennsylvania (population ~38,650), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 851,644 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 4 of 5 ZIP codes.
3 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (75%) have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Mckeesport: C (57/100)
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
Mckeesport water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0020 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 4 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
5 of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 14 | 3 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 6 | 3 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 4 | 3 |
| Chlorine | Disinfectant | 4 | 3 |
| Nickel | Inorganic | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15131 | C | 13 | 2 | West Cnty Muni Authority-mckeesport |
| 15132 | C | 5 | 0 | West Cnty Muni Authority-mckeesport |
| 15133 | C | 5 | 0 | West Cnty Muni Authority-mckeesport |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15135 | — | Pa Amer Water Company-pittsburgh | 686,000 |
All ZIP Codes in Mckeesport
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 Mckeesport
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Mckeesport's Housing Stock?
With 91% 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 Mckeesport's housing; median build year 1951.
Over half of homes in Mckeesport 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.
Mckeesport: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Relative to home values, Mckeesport remediation estimates run low.
Estimated remediation costs in Mckeesport can be compared with local home values. The $150–$600 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 31% below the Pennsylvania average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Mckeesport
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 Mckeesport
Historical NFIP data for Mckeesport contains 125 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $27,449. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 60% 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 $300 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.
What You Can Do in Mckeesport
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
- Install a certified water filter. For Surface Water Treatment Rule, listed in the water-quality records for Mckeesport: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 91% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
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