Rockwood, PA: 4 Violations - Home Safety 83/100
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Rockwood: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
In the dataset behind this page, Rockwood, PA receives one of the two highest grades; read the compliance history system by system for details.
How Rockwood Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Rockwood Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 4 violations since 2021.
- Homes built before 1986: 72% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
Water Systems Serving Rockwood
Which water system serves a particular address in Rockwood, PA? The water bill or the utility can confirm it; the list here shows one system, and federal data link 1 in total.
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Rockwood, Pennsylvania, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 3,430 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. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Rockwood: B (83/100)
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
Rockwood water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Rockwood
- Lead action-level status: not available
Radon Risk
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | 1 |
| Cyanide | Inorganic | 2 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15557 | B | 4 | 0 | Seven Springs Muni Authority |
All ZIP Codes in Rockwood
- 15557 [B] - 4 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.
Key Contaminants Detected in Rockwood
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Rockwood's Housing Stock?
With 72% 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 Rockwood, with a median build year of 1978, some older homes have been replumbed and some have not.
Over half of homes in Rockwood 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.
Protecting Children from Lead in Rockwood
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 Rockwood
Historical NFIP data for Rockwood contains 8 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $23,881. 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.
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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Rockwood, PA