Millville, PA - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Millville Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 109 violations since 2021.
- Homes built before 1986: 73% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
Millville's Water Providers
Millville, PA: one listed entry, 1 linked overall.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Millville, Pennsylvania, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 3,796 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. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Millville water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Millville
- 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.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 54 | 1 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 20 | 1 |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) | Organic | 16 | 1 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 16 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 12 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17846 | — | 109 | 2 | Millville Municipal Authority |
All ZIP Codes in Millville
- 17846 - 109 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.
What's in Millville's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Millville Infrastructure Age
With 73% 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 Millville, with a median build year of 1978, some older homes have been replumbed and some have not.
Over half of homes in Millville 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.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Millville
Estimated remediation for Millville 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 Millville 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 3% above the Pennsylvania average.
Millville: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Millville: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Millville contains 40 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $8,803. 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.
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