Meshoppen, PA: Lead Above EPA Action Level - Home Safety 61/100
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Meshoppen: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Available records for Meshoppen give it a middle-tier grade in PA; water systems can differ, so check the one that serves your home.
How Meshoppen Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Meshoppen Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 9 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0323 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average.
- Homes built before 1986: 62% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
Who Supplies Your Water in Meshoppen
One water system is listed below for Meshoppen, PA; federal data link 1 to the area overall.
- C
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 3,027 people. 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. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Meshoppen: C (61/100)
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
Meshoppen water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0323 mg/L (exceeds EPA action level) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 1 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | 1 |
| Groundwater Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 1 |
| Nitrate | Inorganic | 2 | 1 |
| Nitrite | Inorganic | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18630 | C | 9 | 1 | Meshoppen Borough Water Company |
All ZIP Codes in Meshoppen
- 18630 [C] - 9 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.
Top Contaminants in Meshoppen Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Meshoppen
With 62% 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
Viewed through the lens of construction era, Meshoppen has a median build year of 1989; houses completed ahead of 1986 can hold lead-bearing solder or fittings.
Over half of homes in Meshoppen 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.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Meshoppen Homeowners
Compared with typical property prices, the remediation estimate for Meshoppen is small in percentage terms - at or under one percent.
Estimated remediation costs in Meshoppen 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 2% above the Pennsylvania average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Meshoppen
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.
Over 15 micrograms per liter: the mean of Meshoppen's ZIP-level lead results. Older-than-1986 homes make up 62% of the stock.
1 ZIP code (100% of the city's ZIP records) is served by a water system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Meshoppen
Historical NFIP data for Meshoppen contains 256 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $23,681. 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 $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 Meshoppen
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Consider testing your home's tap water for lead, since household plumbing can affect its level.
- Install a certified water filter. For Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), listed in the water-quality records for Meshoppen: 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 62% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
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