Newville, PA: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 60/100
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Newville: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
For residents of Newville, PA, a C is a prompt to look up the report for their own ZIP code rather than a verdict on their tap.
How Newville Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Newville Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 19 violations since 2021.
- Homes built before 1986: 68% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
Who Supplies Your Water in Newville
Just one provider appears in the list below for Newville, PA, among 1 on the federal list. A listing shows which system is tied to the area, not which one serves a particular street; the water bill or the utility itself confirms that for a given address.
- C
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Newville, Pennsylvania, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 11,094 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 Newville: C (60/100)
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
Newville water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Newville
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total organic carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 14 | 1 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 1 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 6 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 4 | 1 |
| Nitrite | Inorganic | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17241 | C | 19 | 1 | Newville Boro Water Authority |
All ZIP Codes in Newville
- 17241 [C] - 19 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 Newville Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Newville
With 68% 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 Newville, with a median build year of 1975, some older homes have been replumbed and some have not.
Over half of homes in Newville 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 Newville Homeowners
Estimated remediation for Newville 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 Newville 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% below the Pennsylvania average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Newville
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 NFIP Claim Context in Newville
Historical NFIP data for Newville contains 9 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $13,787. 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 Newville
- 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 Total organic carbon, listed in the water-quality records for Newville: 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 68% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
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