Pennsylvania — 5th District
119th Congress · 62 ZIP codes · Avg score 53/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-07-19
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 62 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania's 5th District: the district earns a grade D (53/100). 182 EPA violations on record, 27 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
62 ZIP codes tracked in Pennsylvania's 5th District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19112 | Philadelphia | 92 | A | 4 |
| 2 | 19142 | Philadelphia | 87 | A | 4 |
| 3 | 19145 | Philadelphia | 87 | A | 4 |
| 4 | 19153 | Philadelphia | 77 | B | 4 |
| 5 | 19032 | Folcroft | 73 | B | 0 |
| 6 | 19074 | Norwood | 73 | B | 0 |
| 7 | 19113 | Philadelphia | 67 | C | 4 |
| 8 | 19016 | Chester | 66 | C | 0 |
| 9 | 19098 | Holmes | 66 | C | 0 |
| 10 | 19018 | Clifton Heights | 65 | C | 0 |
| 11 | 19033 | Folsom | 65 | C | 0 |
| 12 | 19036 | Glenolden | 65 | C | 0 |
| 13 | 19043 | Holmes | 65 | C | 0 |
| 14 | 19050 | Lansdowne | 65 | C | 0 |
| 15 | 19066 | Merion Station | 65 | C | 0 |
| 16 | 19076 | Prospect Park | 65 | C | 0 |
| 17 | 19078 | Ridley Park | 65 | C | 0 |
| 18 | 19079 | Sharon Hill | 65 | C | 0 |
| 19 | 19013 | Chester | 60 | C | 0 |
| 20 | 19029 | Essington | 60 | C | 0 |
| 21 | 19070 | Morton | 60 | C | 0 |
| 22 | 19096 | Wynnewood | 60 | C | 0 |
| 23 | 19010 | Bryn Mawr | 59 | C | 9 (1 health) |
| 24 | 19023 | Darby | 55 | C | 0 |
| 25 | 19082 | Upper Darby | 55 | C | 0 |
| 26 | 19017 | Chester Heights | 53 | D | 0 |
| 27 | 19028 | Edgemont | 53 | D | 0 |
| 28 | 19037 | Glen Riddle Lima | 53 | D | 0 |
| 29 | 19052 | Lenni | 53 | D | 0 |
| 30 | 19319 | Cheyney | 53 | D | 0 |
| 31 | 19331 | Concordville | 53 | D | 0 |
| 32 | 19373 | Thornton | 53 | D | 0 |
| 33 | 19342 | Glen Mills | 51 | D | 27 (6 health) |
| 34 | 19406 | King Of Prussia | 50 | D | 5 |
| 35 | 19401 | Norristown | 46 | D | 20 |
| 36 | 19003 | Ardmore | 45 | D | 0 |
| 37 | 19014 | Aston | 45 | D | 0 |
| 38 | 19022 | Crum Lynne | 45 | D | 0 |
| 39 | 19041 | Haverford | 45 | D | 0 |
| 40 | 19060 | Garnet Valley | 45 | D | 0 |
| 41 | 19073 | Newtown Square | 45 | D | 0 |
| 42 | 19081 | Swarthmore | 45 | D | 0 |
| 43 | 19085 | Villanova | 45 | D | 0 |
| 44 | 19086 | Wallingford | 45 | D | 0 |
| 45 | 19094 | Woodlyn | 45 | D | 0 |
| 46 | 19008 | Broomall | 40 | D | 0 |
| 47 | 19026 | Drexel Hill | 40 | D | 0 |
| 48 | 19039 | Gradyville | 40 | D | 0 |
| 49 | 19061 | Marcus Hook | 40 | D | 0 |
| 50 | 19063 | Media | 40 | D | 0 |
Overview
Pennsylvania's 5th District encompasses 62 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is D (53/100).
182 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 27 are health-based violations. About 18% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Fecal Coliform - 38 violations
- Contaminant 0700 - 37 violations
- Lead and Copper Rule - 33 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule - 16 violations
- Surface Water Treatment Rule - 9 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1956 (~70 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder - consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Lead Alert: 2 ZIP codes in this district exceed the EPA action level for lead. Consider using a certified lead-removal filter.
Data Sources
- Water quality violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Congressional district boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 119th Congress
- Housing age: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
Updated daily. Data covers 62 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania's 5th District.