Pennsylvania Furnace, PA - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Pennsylvania Furnace Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 104 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0037 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 87% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
Pennsylvania Furnace's Water Providers
Multiple utilities show up for Pennsylvania Furnace, PA: 2 are listed here out of 2 tracked federally.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania Furnace, Pennsylvania (population ~1,657), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 73,212 people region-wide. 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. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Pennsylvania Furnace water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0037 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
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 | 120 | 1 |
| Groundwater Rule | Treatment Technique | 14 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 10 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 6 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16865 | — | 104 | 3 | State College Boro Water Authority |
All ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania Furnace
- 16865 - 104 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 Pennsylvania Furnace's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Pennsylvania Furnace Infrastructure Age
With 87% 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
Lead can reach tap water from service lines, solder and brass fittings inside a building, which is why housing age draws attention in Pennsylvania Furnace, where the median build year is 1961.
Over half of homes in Pennsylvania Furnace 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 Pennsylvania Furnace
Here the gap between local home values and the estimated repair bill is wide, so the percentage shown below for Pennsylvania Furnace stays at or under the 1% mark.
Estimated remediation costs in Pennsylvania Furnace can be compared with local home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 19% above the Pennsylvania average.
Pennsylvania Furnace: 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.
Pennsylvania Furnace: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Pennsylvania Furnace contains 5 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $4,980. 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 $600 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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