Data: EPA SDWIS

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Richburg, South Carolina, where no community water system is mapped to its ZIP codes in our data (about 2,313 residents). The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

No EPA violation count is attached to the tracked ZIP codes of Richburg in our data (no water system is mapped, or the mapping is held back for review), so violation records are not shown here; the local utility may still have EPA records (search EPA ECHO by system name).

Lead & Copper

• Lead data: not yet available for Richburg
• Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

All ZIP Codes in Richburg

• 29729

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.

Housing Age Profile

1997 is the median build year in Richburg, and the age breakdown below shows how much of the housing predates 1986.

1997

Median Year Built

40%

Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)

27%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (27%) 1970–1986 (13%) Post-1986 (60%)

Most homes in Richburg were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Richburg: Remediation Cost in Perspective

How large is the remediation estimate next to home prices in Richburg? Small in relative terms: it amounts to 1% of the median value or less, although the dollar figure below is still an estimate and actual costs vary by property and contractor.

Median Home Value

$94,200

Est. Remediation

$500

Remediation as % of home value 0.5%

Estimated remediation costs in Richburg can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 54% below the South Carolina average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Richburg

40%

Homes Built Before 1986

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.