Vestaburg, PA: 12 Health Violations - Home Safety 67/100
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Vestaburg: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
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Vestaburg, PA: a C, mid-scale.
How Vestaburg Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Vestaburg Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 31 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0009 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 99% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
Vestaburg's Water Providers
More than one public water system is linked to Vestaburg, PA: federal records tie 2 systems to the area, and the 2 with the largest reported service populations are shown below. Which of them supplies a particular address depends on where the property sits, and a water bill or the utility can confirm it.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Vestaburg, Pennsylvania (population ~367), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 50,300 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. 12 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Vestaburg: C (67/100)
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
Vestaburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 22 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 12 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 10 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | 1 |
| Groundwater Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15368 | C | 31 | 12 | Tri Cnty Jt Muni Authority |
All ZIP Codes in Vestaburg
- 15368 [C] - 31 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 Vestaburg's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Vestaburg Infrastructure Age
With 99% 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
Median construction year in Vestaburg: 1902, set against the 1986 federal lead limits for new plumbing.
Over half of homes in Vestaburg 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 Vestaburg
Estimated remediation in Vestaburg takes up a moderate slice of home value on a scale that runs from low (1% or less) to elevated (above 2%).
Estimated remediation costs in Vestaburg can be compared with local home values. The estimated $300–$1,500 range is a planning estimate; get a property-specific quote and check it against your budget. Home values are 73% below the Pennsylvania average.
Vestaburg: 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.
What You Can Do in Vestaburg
- 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.
- Install a certified water filter. For Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), listed in the water-quality records for Vestaburg: 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.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 99% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
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