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Wind Gap, PA: High Radon Potential Area - Home Safety 67/100

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Wind Gap: C.

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

Available records for Wind Gap give it a middle-tier grade in PA; water systems can differ, so check the one that serves your home.

How Wind Gap Compares

Wind Gap67/100
Pennsylvania avg57/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
0
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
C · 67
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
County Radon Potential (High)
$250K
Median Home Value

Wind Gap Water: The Quick Version

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.005 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 69% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.

Water Systems Serving Wind Gap

Because water system records on this page are matched to Wind Gap, PA through ZIP codes rather than street addresses, the single system in the list below reflects that matching, while federal data connect 1 to the area overall. Anyone unsure which utility supplies a home can check the water bill or contact the utility directly.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania (population ~6,091), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 23,763 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Wind Gap: 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

Wind Gap water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0050 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.

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score System Population
18091 C Paw Blue Mountain Division 23,763

All ZIP Codes in Wind Gap

Data Sources

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

How Old Is Wind Gap's Housing Stock?

1960
Median Build Year
69%
Built Before 1986
50%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 69% 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

By Census estimates, roughly half or more of the homes in Wind Gap were built before 1986; the median build year is 1960.

1960
Median Year Built
69%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
50%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (50%) 1970–1986 (19%) Post-1986 (31%)

Over half of homes in Wind Gap 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.

Protecting Children from Lead in Wind Gap

69%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.005
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 Flood-Claim Evidence for Wind Gap

5
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$3,715
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Wind Gap contains 5 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $3,715. 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.

What You Can Do in Wind Gap

  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. Choose a pitcher or under-sink filter certified to reduce the specific contaminants of concern.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 69% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Wind Gap, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Wind Gap, PA?
Wind Gap has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100 (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. The available EPA record reports no violations for ZIP codes with reported counts. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
Does Wind Gap water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Wind Gap is 0.005 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 Wind Gap compare to Pennsylvania average?
Wind Gap has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100, which is at or above the Pennsylvania state average of 57/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Wind Gap?
Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Wind Gap. The related population figure in our data is approximately 6,091 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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