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Red Hill, PA: PFAS Found in Water - Home Safety 33/100

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Red Hill: F.

Lowest grade in federal records; check your home directly.

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Treat the D-F grade for Red Hill, PA as a summary of available data, not a measurement at your faucet.

How Red Hill Compares

Red Hill33/100
Pennsylvania avg57/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
F · 33
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
County Radon Potential (High)
$254K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.2% of home value)

Red Hill Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 305 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.001 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 55% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.

Water Systems Serving Red Hill

2 systems shown for Red Hill, PA, from 2 on the federal list.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Red Hill, Pennsylvania (population ~3,013), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 7,100 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.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Red Hill: F (33/100)

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

Red Hill water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0010 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 140 1
Endrin Organic 14 1
BHC-gamma (Lindane) Organic 14 1
Methoxychlor Organic 14 1
Toxaphene Organic 14 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
18076 F 305 0 Red Hill Water Authority

All ZIP Codes in Red Hill

  • 18076 [F] - 305 violations

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Key Contaminants Detected in Red Hill

Public Notice Rule 140 violations
Reporting
Endrin 14 violations
Organic
BHC-gamma (Lindane) 14 violations
Organic

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

How Old Is Red Hill's Housing Stock?

1987
Median Build Year
55%
Built Before 1986
32%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 55% 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 Red Hill 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: 1987.

1987
Median Year Built
55%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
32%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (32%) 1970–1986 (23%) Post-1986 (45%)

Over half of homes in Red Hill 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.

Red Hill: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Because the median home value in Red Hill is large relative to the estimated cost of remediation, the ratio between them stays at or below 1%; that is a statement about two area-level numbers, not a quote for a particular house or a judgment about what an owner can pay.

Median Home Value
$253,500
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.2%

Estimated remediation costs in Red Hill can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 19% above the Pennsylvania average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Red Hill

55%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.001
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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 Flood-Claim Evidence for Red Hill

1
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$527
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data

Historical NFIP data for Red Hill contains 1 flood insurance claim. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $527.

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 $500 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 Red Hill

  1. 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.
  2. Install a certified water filter. For Public Notice Rule, listed in the water-quality records for Red Hill: 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.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 55% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
  4. Review your water system's CCR. If you use a community water system, request its annual Consumer Confidence Report for system-level test results or find it online.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Red Hill, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Red Hill, PA?
Red Hill has an average Home Safety Score of 33/100 (Grade F) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 305 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Red Hill?
EPA records list 305 EPA violations for Red Hill water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Red Hill water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Red Hill is 0.001 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Red Hill compare to Pennsylvania average?
Red Hill has an average Home Safety Score of 33/100, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 57/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Red Hill?
Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Red Hill. The related population figure in our data is approximately 3,013 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Red Hill?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Red Hill: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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