Picture Rocks, PA - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Picture Rocks Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 102 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0296 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: 90% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $5,400 per household.
Water Systems Serving Picture Rocks
Listed supplier for Picture Rocks, PA: one system, of 1 on federal record.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania (population ~560), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 2,800 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. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Water Sources
Picture Rocks water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0296 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Treatment Technique | 24 | 1 |
| Chlorine | Disinfectant | 18 | 1 |
| Endrin | Organic | 6 | 1 |
| BHC-gamma (Lindane) | Organic | 6 | 1 |
| Toxaphene | Organic | 6 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17762 | — | 102 | 0 | Hughesville Borough Water Authority |
All ZIP Codes in Picture Rocks
- 17762 - 102 violations recorded for mapped water systems
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.
Key Contaminants Detected in Picture Rocks
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Picture Rocks's Housing Stock?
With 90% 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
Some homes in Picture Rocks predate the 1986 federal restrictions on lead in new pipe and solder, so a tap test is a reasonable step for older homes; median build year: 1900.
Over half of homes in Picture Rocks 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.
Picture Rocks: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Why does Picture Rocks land in the elevated band? The estimated remediation figure, divided by the median home value, comes out higher than 2%, which is the cutoff this page uses for its top tier; that percentage compares two area estimates and does not describe what any single homeowner will pay.
Estimated remediation costs in Picture Rocks equal about 3.0% of the median home value; how much that burdens a household depends on its finances. For homes valued near the median, fixing water and safety issues could cost $3,600–$7,200. Home values here are 16% below the Pennsylvania average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Picture Rocks
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.
90% of the Picture Rocks housing stock was built before 1986, when federal law limited lead in pipes, solder and flux. Averaged across the city's ZIP codes, water systems' 90th-percentile lead results come to more than 0.015 mg/L. That figure is not one system's compliance result and not a measurement from any home, but together with the age of the housing it makes checking a home's service line and tap water a reasonable priority.
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 Flood-Claim Evidence for Picture Rocks
Historical NFIP data for Picture Rocks contains 5 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $16,509. 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 $5,400 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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