CITY REPORT WA

Airway Heights, WA: 1 Violation - Home Safety 50/100

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Airway Heights: D.

Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.

Behind the low grade for Airway Heights, WA is an average of ZIP-level Home Safety Scores, a composite measure rather than a water test.

How Airway Heights Compares

Airway Heights50/100
Washington avg86/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
D · 50
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
County Radon Potential (High)
$281K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.2% of home value)

What You Should Know About Airway Heights Water

  • Water systems mapped to your city have 1 violation on record since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0111 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 25% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.04.

Who Supplies Your Water in Airway Heights

Sorted by reported population served, the top 2 of 2 public water systems mapped to Airway Heights, WA appear below, each with its own federal compliance record.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Airway Heights, Washington (population ~8,931), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 355,627 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. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Airway Heights: D (50/100)

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

Airway Heights water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0111 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.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
99001 D 1 0 City of Airway Heights

All ZIP Codes in Airway Heights

  • 99001 [D] - 1 violation

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in Airway Heights

11.5%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
10.2%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.5%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.5% ↑
Diabetes 10.2% ↓
Mental Health 17.5% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Top Contaminants in Airway Heights Water

Consumer Confidence Rule 2 violations
Reporting

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Housing & Infrastructure in Airway Heights

2004
Median Build Year
25%
Built Before 1986
10%
Built Before 1970
PEX or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

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

The median build year for Airway Heights is 2004. A build year alone does not tell you what pipes or solder a home has.

2004
Median Year Built
25%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
10%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (10%) 1970–1986 (15%) Post-1986 (75%)

Most homes in Airway Heights 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.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Airway Heights Homeowners

Because the median home value in Airway Heights is large relative to the estimated cost of remediation, the ratio between them stays at or below 1%; that is a statement about two area-level numbers, not a quote for a particular house or a judgment about what an owner can pay.

Median Home Value
$281,100
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.2%

Estimated remediation costs in Airway Heights 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 40% below the Washington average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Airway Heights

25%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0111
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.

Households with young children in Airway Heights have two area numbers to weigh. One is the mean of 90th-percentile lead values reported for local ZIP codes, which is at or above 0.010 mg/L; the other is the 25% share of housing that dates from before 1986. Neither describes one home, and sending a tap sample to an accredited laboratory is how a family measures its own lead level.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

What You Can Do in Airway Heights

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Consider testing your home's tap water for lead, since household plumbing can affect its level.
  2. Install a certified water filter. For Consumer Confidence Rule, listed in the water-quality records for Airway Heights: 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.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
  4. Review your water system's CCR. If you use a community water system, request its annual Consumer Confidence Report for system-level test results or find it online.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Airway Heights, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Airway Heights, WA?
Airway Heights has an average Home Safety Score of 50/100 (Grade D) 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. 1 violation appears in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Airway Heights?
EPA records list 1 EPA violation for Airway Heights water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Airway Heights water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Airway Heights is 0.0111 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 Airway Heights compare to Washington average?
Airway Heights has an average Home Safety Score of 50/100, which is below the Washington state average of 86/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Airway Heights?
Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Airway Heights. The related population figure in our data is approximately 8,931 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Airway Heights?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Airway Heights: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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