Schuylkill Haven, PA - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Schuylkill Haven Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 44 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0225 mg/L - exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 75% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $3,000 per household.
Water Systems Serving Schuylkill Haven
With 3 utilities splitting service in Schuylkill Haven, PA, water accountability is distributed across 4 systems on the federal record.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania (population ~11,294), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 41,270 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. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Schuylkill Haven water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0225 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
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 6 | 1 |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 6 | 1 |
| Selenium | Inorganic | 4 | 1 |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17972 | — | 44 | 1 | Schuylkill Haven Boro Water |
All ZIP Codes in Schuylkill Haven
- 17972 - 44 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 Schuylkill Haven
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Schuylkill Haven's Housing Stock?
With 75% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
The character of Schuylkill Haven's housing stock is one of deep historical layering - a median build year of 1950 signals a city built largely before the plumbing era changes of 1986 and 1970. Lead-soldered copper joints and, in the oldest properties, lead service lines are commonly present in this inventory. That context shapes what individual water testing may reveal, particularly in neighborhoods where the oldest housing is concentrated.
Over half of homes in Schuylkill Haven were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Schuylkill Haven: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Remediation costs in Schuylkill Haven represent a moderate share of typical home values - worth budgeting for carefully, though within reach for most homeowners who plan ahead.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Schuylkill Haven. The estimated $2,000–$4,000 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 22% below the Pennsylvania average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Schuylkill Haven
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Although federal monitoring continues at the utility tier, Schuylkill Haven's 75% share of older housing alongside aggregate readings beyond the action mark raises lead to a near-term household step.
<strong>1 ZIP code</strong> (100% of the city) exceeds the EPA lead 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 Schuylkill Haven
Historical NFIP data for Schuylkill Haven contains 99 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $28,832. 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 <strong>$3,000</strong> 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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