Beaver County, Pennsylvania
22 ZIP codes · Avg score 53/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Covering 22 ZIP codes, Beaver County falls in the bottom tier for tap water safety — health-based violations are a recurring pattern, and the county's grade signals that residents should check system-level detail for their specific address.
How Beaver County Compares
How Beaver County Compares
Beaver County scores 2 points below the Pennsylvania state average (55/100) and 15 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Beaver County, Pennsylvania
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,740, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.5% avg pipe failure probability, 90% of ZIPs at high risk
79.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Beaver County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 19 violations. Past 5 years: 39 total (39 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,740
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
79,405 housing units in Beaver County
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 Beaver County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Beaver 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 5 systems in Beaver County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohioville Boro Muni Authority | 2,750 | 108 |
| 2 | Midland Boro Muni Authority | 3,100 | 81 |
| 3 | Glasgow Municipal Water Works | 51 | 81 |
| 4 | Beaver Falls Muni Authority | 49,500 | 66 |
| 5 | Brighton Twp Muni Authority | 7,920 | 62 |
35 total water systems serve Beaver County.
All ZIP Codes in Beaver County
22 ZIP codes tracked in Beaver County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15074 | Rochester | 70 | B | 1 | $131K |
| 2 | 15081 | South Heights | 66 | C | 1 | $125K |
| 3 | 17340 | Littlestown | 65 | C | 11 | $277K |
| 4 | 15026 | Clinton | 63 | C | 14 | $248K |
| 5 | 15061 | Monaca | 63 | C | 3 (2 health) | $199K |
| 6 | 16146 | Sharon | 62 | C | 4 | $79K |
| 7 | 15027 | Conway | 59 | C | 3 | $177K |
| 8 | 15043 | Georgetown | 54 | D | 3 | $220K |
| 9 | 15009 | Beaver | 53 | D | 15 | $245K |
| 10 | 15042 | Freedom | 53 | D | 0 | $232K |
| 11 | 16029 | East Butler | 53 | D | 0 | $131K |
| 12 | 16045 | Lyndora | 53 | D | 0 | $119K |
| 13 | 16120 | Enon Valley | 53 | D | 0 | $167K |
| 14 | 15010 | Beaver Falls | 51 | D | 20 | $197K |
| 15 | 15001 | Aliquippa | 50 | D | 18 | $178K |
| 16 | 16123 | Fombell | 48 | D | 6 | $237K |
| 17 | 15066 | New Brighton | 45 | D | 0 | $139K |
| 18 | 15052 | Industry | 43 | D | 27 | $179K |
| 19 | 15077 | Shippingport | 43 | D | 4 (4 health) | $153K |
| 20 | 15059 | Midland | 42 | D | 81 (11 health) | $125K |
| 21 | 16039 | Herman | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 22 | 16115 | Darlington | 36 | F | 27 (4 health) | $183K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Beaver County
Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 79.2% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Beaver County, Pennsylvania
Overview
Beaver County in Pennsylvania covers 22 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (53/100).
16 of 22 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 21 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.
What You Can Do
Beaver County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
79.2% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.