Meadville, PA: 73 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
2 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Meadville Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 73 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0012 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,000 per household.
Water Systems Serving Meadville
5 water systems are tracked federally in Meadville, PA. The top 3 providers collectively serve most residential addresses, but because they operate independently, infrastructure maintenance standards and compliance histories differ from one service zone to another.
Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Meadville, Pennsylvania, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 27,112 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Meadville water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0012 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
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 2 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 0700 | Other | 16 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2042 | Other | 14 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2005 | Other | 8 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other | 8 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2015 | Other | 8 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16335 | — | 73 | 1 | Meadville Area Water Authority |
All ZIP Codes in Meadville
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 Meadville
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Meadville: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Low proportionality - that's the Meadville picture when remediation costs are placed against typical home equity.
Remediation costs in Meadville are relatively low compared to home values. The $400–$1,700 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 30% below the Pennsylvania average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Meadville
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.
Lead risk in Meadville appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Meadville
Historical NFIP data for Meadville contains 87 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $3,767. 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 <strong>$1,000</strong> 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 Meadville, PA