Spring Mills, PA - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Spring Mills Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 141 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0433 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: 58% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $4,080 per household.
Spring Mills's Water Providers
2 systems shown for Spring Mills, PA, from 2 on the federal list.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Spring Mills, Pennsylvania, covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 3,692 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. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Spring Mills water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0433 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | Disinfectant | 18 | 1 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 16 | 1 |
| Groundwater Rule | Treatment Technique | 14 | 1 |
| Total organic carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 12 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 8 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16875 | — | 141 | 4 | Centre Hall Boro Water Department |
All ZIP Codes in Spring Mills
- 16875 - 141 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 Spring Mills's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Spring Mills Infrastructure Age
With 58% 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
By Census estimates, roughly half or more of the homes in Spring Mills were built before 1986; the median build year is 1971.
Over half of homes in Spring Mills 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 Spring Mills
For Spring Mills, the dollar estimate below represents a middle share of local property values: more than one percent, and two percent at most.
Estimated remediation costs in Spring Mills can be compared with local home values. The estimated $2,620–$6,140 range is a planning estimate; get a property-specific quote and check it against your budget. Home values are 28% above the Pennsylvania average.
Spring Mills: 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.
Per census figures, 58% of homes in Spring Mills date from before 1986, and such homes may be more likely to contain lead pipes, fixtures or solder. Separately, the mean of the 90th-percentile lead results reported for the city's ZIP codes is above 0.015 mg/L. Where young children or a pregnant resident live, a certified lab test of the tap water shows the lead level in that home.
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.
Spring Mills: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Spring Mills contains 21 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $4,991. 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 $4,080 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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