Montebello, VA Home Safety Data by ZIP
1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Montebello Water: The Quick Version
- Homes built before 1986: 22% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 15.07 - above typical levels.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Montebello, Virginia, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 238 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.
EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Montebello.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Montebello
- Lead action-level status: not available
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
All ZIP Codes in Montebello
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.
CDC Health Data for Montebello
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
How Old Is Montebello's Housing Stock?
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Montebello has a newer housing profile - median build year 2007, placing most homes after the 1986 lead-solder ban.
Most homes in Montebello were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Montebello: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Placing remediation in the context of Montebello's property market, the equity share is low - most homeowners here are weighing a financial commitment that fits comfortably within routine property planning, far from the threshold where remediation becomes a material equity decision rather than a standard upkeep consideration.
Remediation costs in Montebello are relatively low compared to home values. The $0–$800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 79% above the Virginia average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Montebello
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Where pre-rule stock represents a smaller fraction of the inventory - 22% across Montebello - the structural drivers of household exposure run thinner. Aggregate readings under the federal benchmark reinforce that picture, with one-home draws remaining the only direct measurement for a specific address.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Montebello, VA