CITY REPORT PA HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 2

Turtle Creek, PA: 2 Health Violations - Home Safety 56/100

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Turtle Creek: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Neither high nor low, the composite grade for Turtle Creek, PA is a C, built from ZIP-level scores.

How Turtle Creek Compares

Turtle Creek56/100
Pennsylvania avg57/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
C · 56
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
County Radon Potential (High)
$98K
Median Home Value
$300
Est. Remediation (0.3% of home value)

What You Should Know About Turtle Creek Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 6 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0098 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 97% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $300 per household.

Who Supplies Your Water in Turtle Creek

Service in Turtle Creek, 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 Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania (population ~6,594), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 173,500 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. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Turtle Creek: C (56/100)

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

Turtle Creek water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0098 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 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
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Organic 2 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 2 1
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
15145 C 6 2 Wilkinsburg-penn Jt Water Authority

All ZIP Codes in Turtle Creek

  • 15145 [C] - 6 violations ⚠

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Top Contaminants in Turtle Creek Water

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate 2 violations
Organic · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.006 mg/L
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Housing & Infrastructure in Turtle Creek

1944
Median Build Year
97%
Built Before 1986
86%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 97% 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 Turtle Creek, with a median build year of 1944, some older homes have been replumbed and some have not.

1944
Median Year Built
97%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
86%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (86%) 1970–1986 (11%) Post-1986 (3%)

Over half of homes in Turtle Creek 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.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Turtle Creek Homeowners

Low tier for Turtle Creek: remediation estimated at up to 1% of what homes are worth.

Median Home Value
$98,400
Est. Remediation
$300
Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Estimated remediation costs in Turtle Creek can be compared with local home values. The $150–$600 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 54% below the Pennsylvania average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Turtle Creek

97%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0098
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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 Turtle Creek

168
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$14,383
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Turtle Creek contains 168 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $14,383. 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 $300 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.

What You Can Do in Turtle Creek

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
  2. Install a certified water filter. For Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, listed in the water-quality records for Turtle Creek: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 97% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Turtle Creek, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Turtle Creek, PA?
Turtle Creek has an average Home Safety Score of 56/100 (Grade C) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 6 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Turtle Creek?
EPA records list 6 EPA violations, including 2 health-based violations for Turtle Creek water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Turtle Creek water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Turtle Creek is 0.0098 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Turtle Creek compare to Pennsylvania average?
Turtle Creek has an average Home Safety Score of 56/100, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 57/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Turtle Creek?
Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Turtle Creek. The related population figure in our data is approximately 6,594 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Turtle Creek?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Turtle Creek: $300; modeled range $150 to $600. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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