Across water systems in Warrendale, EPA data shows a below-average compliance pattern for PA — health-based violations are on file in several areas, and checking the specific system serving your address is a practical first step for concerned residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

Overview

We track water quality and home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in Warrendale, Pennsylvania (population ~665), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 242,000 people region-wide.

No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Warrendale — an excellent indicator of water quality.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Warrendale: D (44/100)

The score combines three factors:

Factor	What It Measures
Water Quality	EPA violations and compliance history
Lead Levels	90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level
Radon Risk	EPA radon zone classification

Water Sources

Warrendale water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

• Lead data: not yet available for Warrendale
• 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

• Zone 1 (High): 3 ZIP codes
• Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
• Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Areas with No Violations

All ZIP Codes in Warrendale

• 15086 [D]
• 15095 [D]
• 15096 [D]

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

Updated daily.

Warrendale: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Property equity in Warrendale runs well ahead of estimated remediation costs — a cost-to-value ratio that sits in the low tier, meaning documented water and safety issues here are the kind homeowners can plan to address without treating the expense as a significant budget event relative to what their homes are worth.

Median Home Value

$300,000

Est. Remediation

$1,600

Remediation as % of home value 0.5%

Remediation costs in Warrendale are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,067–$2,100 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 41% above the Pennsylvania average.

Climate-Related Water Risk for Warrendale

A moderate NFIP record for Warrendale — 3 insurance claims paired with 33% of ZIP codes in FEMA flood zones — points to a flood history where water-quality pathways have likely been periodically relevant.

3

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$8,471

Avg Claim Payout

33%

ZIPs in FEMA Flood Zones

Warrendale has a moderate flood history with 3 FEMA claims averaging $8,471 per payout. 33% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.

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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,600</strong> remediation cost per household.

Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.

Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.