Summit Hill, PA - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Summit Hill Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 32 violations since 2021.
- Homes built before 1986: 92% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
Summit Hill's Water Providers
Service in Summit Hill, PA can differ by address: 2 water systems are tied to the area in federal records, and the 2 largest are listed with their violation records.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Summit Hill, Pennsylvania (population ~3,128), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 10,890 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. 8 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Summit Hill water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: reported as 0 mg/L (a reported 0 is not proof of no lead; check the source record for its reporting limit) (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 12 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 10 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 8 | 1 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 1 |
| Groundwater Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18250 | — | 32 | 8 | Summit Hill Water Authority |
All ZIP Codes in Summit Hill
- 18250 - 32 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 Summit Hill's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Summit Hill Infrastructure Age
With 92% 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 Summit Hill, with a median build year of 1901, some older homes have been replumbed and some have not.
Over half of homes in Summit 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.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Summit Hill
Here the gap between local home values and the estimated repair bill is wide, so the percentage shown below for Summit Hill stays at or under the 1% mark.
Estimated remediation costs in Summit Hill can be compared with local home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 54% below the Pennsylvania average.
Summit Hill: 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.
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.
Deep Dive Reports
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