Sycamore, PA: 10 Violations - Home Safety 80/100
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Sycamore: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Looking at federal compliance records for Sycamore, PA: the city earns a grade in the top two bands here, and each serving system's violation history can be reviewed individually for what lies behind it.
How Sycamore Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Sycamore Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 10 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0009 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 63% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
Who Supplies Your Water in Sycamore
Public water system records for Sycamore, PA point to a single listed provider, drawn from 1 system in the federal data; its violation record appears below.
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Sycamore, Pennsylvania (population ~683), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 40,200 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 Sycamore: B (80/100)
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
Sycamore water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0009 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 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 | 6 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | 1 |
| Asbestos | Inorganic | 2 | 1 |
| Gross Alpha (excl. radon and uranium) | Radionuclides | 2 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15364 | B | 10 | 0 | Southwestern Pa Water Authority |
All ZIP Codes in Sycamore
- 15364 [B] - 10 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.
Top Contaminants in Sycamore Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Sycamore
With 63% 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
Viewed through the lens of construction era, Sycamore has a median build year of 1973; houses completed ahead of 1986 can hold lead-bearing solder or fittings.
Over half of homes in Sycamore 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.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Sycamore
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 NFIP Claim Context in Sycamore
Historical NFIP data for Sycamore contains 18 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $11,744. 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.
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