Bradford County, Pennsylvania
33 ZIP codes · Avg score 47/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Bradford County ranks below average for water safety, with health-based violations recorded across multiple of its 33 ZIP codes.
How Bradford County Compares
How Bradford County Compares
Bradford County scores 8 points below the Pennsylvania state average (55/100) and 21 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Bradford 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: $1,870, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.45% avg pipe failure probability, 77% of ZIPs at high risk
69.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Bradford County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 18 total (18 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.
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: $1,870
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
40,954 housing units in Bradford 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 Bradford County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bradford 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 Bradford County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOWANDA MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY | 5,000 | 46 |
| 2 | TROY WATER DEPTARTMENT | 1,362 | 31 |
| 3 | Bradford County Sewer & Water | 700 | 31 |
| 4 | Demorgan Acres Mhp | 90 | 31 |
| 5 | Wysox Twp Municipal Authority | 1,763 | 30 |
26 total water systems serve Bradford County.
All ZIP Codes in Bradford County
33 ZIP codes tracked in Bradford County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16872 | Rebersburg | 57 | C | 11 (2 health) | $197K |
| 2 | 17724 | Canton | 57 | C | 7 | $169K |
| 3 | 16925 | Gillett | 56 | C | 15 (1 health) | $185K |
| 4 | 18833 | New Albany | 54 | D | 7 | $194K |
| 5 | 16914 | Columbia Cross Roads | 53 | D | 0 | $225K |
| 6 | 16926 | Granville Summit | 53 | D | 0 | $186K |
| 7 | 16945 | Sylvania | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 8 | 17024 | Elliottsburg | 53 | D | 0 | $270K |
| 9 | 17730 | Dewart | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 10 | 18814 | Burlington | 53 | D | 0 | $218K |
| 11 | 18815 | Camptown | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 12 | 18829 | Le Raysville | 53 | D | 0 | $213K |
| 13 | 18831 | Milan | 53 | D | 0 | $189K |
| 14 | 18848 | Towanda | 52 | D | 30 (1 health) | $178K |
| 15 | 18623 | Laceyville | 51 | D | 2 | $174K |
| 16 | 18837 | Rome | 51 | D | 8 (1 health) | $179K |
| 17 | 18840 | Sayre | 51 | D | 10 | $171K |
| 18 | 18850 | Ulster | 49 | D | 7 | $183K |
| 19 | 17887 | White Deer | 45 | D | 0 | $159K |
| 20 | 18031 | Breinigsville | 45 | D | 0 | $359K |
| 21 | 18854 | Wysox | 45 | D | 0 | $191K |
| 22 | 18853 | Wyalusing | 43 | D | 16 | $214K |
| 23 | 16910 | Alba | 40 | D | 0 | $98K |
| 24 | 17735 | Grover | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 25 | 17777 | Watsontown | 40 | D | 0 | $196K |
| 26 | 18051 | Fogelsville | 40 | D | 0 | $444K |
| 27 | 18810 | Athens | 40 | D | 0 | $202K |
| 28 | 18817 | East Smithfield | 40 | D | 0 | $235K |
| 29 | 18832 | Monroeton | 40 | D | 0 | $142K |
| 30 | 18845 | Stevensville | 40 | D | 0 | $201K |
| 31 | 18846 | Sugar Run | 40 | D | 0 | $241K |
| 32 | 18851 | Warren Center | 40 | D | 0 | $213K |
| 33 | 16947 | Troy | 26 | F | 31 | $166K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Bradford County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 69.4% 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 Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Overview
Bradford County in Pennsylvania covers 33 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (47/100).
11 of 33 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations have been documented.
← Back to Pennsylvania water quality report
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
Bradford 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
69.4% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.