COUNTY REPORT NY

Litchfield County, New York

1 ZIP code · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04

The 1 water system serving Litchfield County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.

How Litchfield County Compares

Litchfield County73/100
New York avg61/100
National avg68/100

How Litchfield County Compares

B
County Grade
73/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems

Litchfield County scores 12 points above the New York state average (61/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

B
County Grade
73
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 10027
$915K
Median Home Value
$2,400
Avg Remediation (26% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,470, driven primarily by water_lead

Infrastructure: 0.63% avg pipe failure probability

84% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Infrastructure Overview

1900
Median Build Year
84%
Pre-1978 Housing
63%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,470

Water / Lead $850/yr
Flood $600/yr
Energy Code Gap $540/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

27,462 housing units in Litchfield County

Pre-1940 50%
1940–1959 21%
1960–1979 11%
1980–1999 6%
2000+ 12%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Litchfield County

$915K
Median Home Value
$2,400
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Litchfield County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 4 systems in Litchfield County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 New York City System 8,271,000 4
2 High-tor Properties 300 4
3 Creeks Edge Mhp 55 4
4 Pleasant Valley Meadows 50 4

All ZIP Codes in Litchfield County

1 ZIP code tracked in Litchfield County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 10027 New York 73 B 4 $915K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Litchfield County

Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.

Overview

Litchfield County in New York covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).

1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Litchfield County?
Litchfield County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 1 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Litchfield County?
Litchfield County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Litchfield County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Litchfield County is water_lead. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,470 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Litchfield County?
The median home build year in Litchfield County is 1900. 84% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Litchfield County compare to New York?
Litchfield County has an average water safety score of 73/100, which is above the New York state average of 61/100.

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