CITY REPORT PA

Nelson, PA: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

N/A

ZIPs with Violations

Zone 1

Radon Risk (High)

$1,800

Est. Remediation

Key Facts for Nelson Residents

Homes built before 1986: 100% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
Estimated remediation: $1,800 per household.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Nelson, Pennsylvania, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 18 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Nelson.

Lead & Copper

Lead data: not yet available for Nelson
Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

All ZIP Codes in Nelson

16940

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.

Nelson Infrastructure Age

1902

Median Build Year

100%

Built Before 1986

61%

Built Before 1970

Galvanized Steel or Lead

Likely Pipe Material

With 100% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder 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, Nelson is predominantly an older city - a median build year of 1902 puts most of the residential inventory in the range where pre-1986 plumbing materials were the standard.

1902

Median Year Built

100%

Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)

61%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (61%) 1970–1986 (39%) Post-1986 (0%)

Over half of homes in Nelson were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Nelson: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

100%

Homes Built Before 1986

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.

Practically, the structural drivers in Nelson - 100% pre-rule stock and citywide monitoring at or beyond the regulatory benchmark - make an in-home draw the practical way to translate aggregate averages into the specific conditions at one address.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Nelson, PA

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Infrastructure

Water system age, source indicators, and CO/gas safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Nelson?

Estimated remediation costs in Nelson average $1,800 per household, ranging from $1,100 to $3,000. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.

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  title  = {{Nelson, PA: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable}},
  year   = {2026},
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