COUNTY REPORT NY

Westchester County, New York

69 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04

Recent water monitoring in Westchester County shows 69 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.

How Westchester County Compares

Westchester County79/100
New York avg61/100
National avg68/100

How Westchester County Compares

B
County Grade
79/100
Avg Safety Score
69
ZIP Codes
89
Water Systems

Westchester County scores 18 points above the New York state average (61/100) and 11 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
79
Avg Safety Score
69
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 10551 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 10580 (50/100)
$655K
Median Home Value
$2,029
Avg Remediation (31% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Westchester County, New York

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 10.5 (asthma 9.4%, diabetes 10.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,436, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.49% avg pipe failure probability, 70% of ZIPs at high risk

79.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Westchester County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
23 (23 health)
2022
48 (48 health)
2023
29 (29 health)
2024
50 (50 health)
2025
79 (79 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 79 violations. Past 5 years: 229 total (229 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 26.2% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1958
Median Build Year
79.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
49%
Pipe Failure Probability
70%
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: $4,436

Sea Level Rise $2,397/yr
Flood $1,267/yr
Energy Code Gap $440/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

346,727 housing units in Westchester County

Pre-1940 29%
1940–1959 25%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 13%
2000+ 9%

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 Westchester County

$655K
Median Home Value
$2,029
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Westchester 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.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Westchester County residents

Asthma 9.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 26.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Westchester County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Old Post Road Water District 1,500 92
2 Bedford Consolidated W.d. 9,056 75
3 Khal Adas Kashau 650 62
4 North Castle Water District #2 1,200 58
5 Harvey School 510 54

89 total water systems serve Westchester County.

All ZIP Codes in Westchester County

69 ZIP codes tracked in Westchester County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 10551 Mount Vernon 99 A 0
2 10557 Mount Vernon 99 A 0
3 10602 White Plains 97 A 5
4 10610 White Plains 97 A 5
5 10511 Buchanan 95 A 0 $492K
6 10526 Goldens Bridge 95 A 0 $795K
7 10571 Pleasantville 94 A 5 (1 health)
8 10572 Pleasantville 94 A 5 (1 health)
9 10519 Croton Falls 93 A 1
10 10702 Yonkers 92 A 0
11 10522 Dobbs Ferry 90 A 0 $719K
12 10550 Mount Vernon 90 A 0 $483K
13 10552 Mount Vernon 90 A 0 $331K
14 10553 Mount Vernon 90 A 0 $490K
15 10588 Shrub Oak 90 A 0 $522K
16 10566 Peekskill 89 A 2 $377K
17 10591 Tarrytown 88 A 4 (2 health) $662K
18 10601 White Plains 88 A 5 $397K
19 10606 White Plains 88 A 5 $668K
20 10590 South Salem 87 A 3 (1 health) $728K
21 10533 Irvington 85 A 0 $908K
22 10567 Cortlandt Manor 85 A 0 $533K
23 10704 Yonkers 85 A 0 $508K
24 10802 New Rochelle 85 A 10 (5 health)
25 10510 Briarcliff Manor 84 B 1 (1 health) $843K
26 10707 Tuckahoe 84 B 2 $718K
27 10603 White Plains 83 B 5 $500K
28 10605 White Plains 83 B 5 $761K
29 10607 White Plains 83 B 5 $624K
30 11054 Port Washington 83 B 3 (3 health)
31 10514 Chappaqua 82 B 4 $1069K
32 10540 Lincolndale 81 B 1
33 10549 Mount Kisco 81 B 1 (1 health) $653K
34 10570 Pleasantville 81 B 5 (1 health) $862K
35 10538 Larchmont 80 B 1 $1185K
36 10583 Scarsdale 80 B 0 $1132K
37 10598 Yorktown Heights 80 B 5 (2 health) $591K
38 10701 Yonkers 80 B 0 $413K
39 10705 Yonkers 80 B 0 $446K
40 10710 Yonkers 80 B 0 $534K
41 10523 Elmsford 79 B 33 (1 health) $526K
42 10543 Mamaroneck 75 B 0 $710K
43 10703 Yonkers 75 B 0 $478K
44 10805 New Rochelle 74 B 10 (5 health) $338K
45 10470 Bronx 73 B 0 $500K
46 10505 Baldwin Place 73 B 0 $860K
47 10546 Millwood 73 B 0 $832K
48 10548 Montrose 73 B 0 $446K
49 10587 Shenorock 73 B 0
50 10596 Verplanck 73 B 0 $449K
51 10597 Waccabuc 73 B 0 $1108K
52 10801 New Rochelle 69 C 10 (5 health) $555K
53 10804 New Rochelle 69 C 10 (5 health) $894K
54 10562 Ossining 68 C 14 (5 health) $487K
55 10517 Crompond 66 C 0 $598K
56 10518 Cross River 66 C 0 $796K
57 10521 Croton On Hudson 66 C 0
58 10471 Bronx 65 C 0 $407K
59 10506 Bedford 65 C 37 (33 health) $1098K
60 10507 Bedford Hills 65 C 20 (19 health) $629K
61 10520 Croton On Hudson 65 C 0 $670K
62 10536 Katonah 65 C 17 (14 health) $854K
63 10560 North Salem 65 C 33 (20 health) $657K
64 10576 Pound Ridge 65 C 0 $1015K
65 10589 Somers 64 C 21 (11 health) $521K
66 10504 Armonk 60 C 21 (17 health) $1151K
67 10595 Valhalla 58 C 8 (8 health) $725K
68 10528 Harrison 55 C 0 $934K
69 10580 Rye 50 D 0 $1834K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Westchester County

Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.

Overview

Westchester County in New York covers 69 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100).

35 of 69 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 161 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Westchester County?
Westchester County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 69 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Westchester County?
Westchester County is served by 89 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 69 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Westchester County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Westchester County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,436 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Westchester County?
The median home build year in Westchester County is 1958. 79.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Westchester County compare to New York?
Westchester County has an average water safety score of 79/100, which is above the New York state average of 61/100.

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