Erie County, Pennsylvania
50 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Erie County — 50 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.
How Erie County Compares
How Erie County Compares
Erie County scores 19 points above the Pennsylvania state average (55/100) and 6 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Erie 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: $1,288, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.415% avg pipe failure probability, 54% of ZIPs at high risk
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Erie County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 35 violations. Past 5 years: 54 total (54 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: $1,288
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Erie County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Erie 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 Erie County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ERIE CITY WATER AUTHORITY | 220,001 | 731 |
| 2 | Summit Township Water Authorit | 12,500 | 685 |
| 3 | Millfair Heights Water System | 390 | 660 |
| 4 | Mckean Twp Waterworks | 1,048 | 648 |
| 5 | Cross Station Mobile Home Commission | 96 | 648 |
31 total water systems serve Erie County.
All ZIP Codes in Erie County
50 ZIP codes tracked in Erie County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16438 | Union City | 82 | B | 7 (1 health) | $134K |
| 2 | 16501 | Erie | 82 | B | 24 (1 health) | — |
| 3 | 16502 | Erie | 82 | B | 24 (1 health) | $90K |
| 4 | 16504 | Erie | 82 | B | 24 (1 health) | $110K |
| 5 | 16507 | Erie | 82 | B | 24 (1 health) | $66K |
| 6 | 16510 | Erie | 82 | B | 24 (1 health) | $159K |
| 7 | 16512 | Erie | 82 | B | 24 (1 health) | — |
| 8 | 16514 | Erie | 82 | B | 24 (1 health) | — |
| 9 | 16515 | Erie | 82 | B | 24 (1 health) | — |
| 10 | 16522 | Erie | 82 | B | 24 (1 health) | — |
| 11 | 16530 | Erie | 82 | B | 24 (1 health) | — |
| 12 | 16531 | Erie | 82 | B | 24 (1 health) | — |
| 13 | 16532 | Erie | 82 | B | 24 (1 health) | — |
| 14 | 16533 | Erie | 82 | B | 24 (1 health) | — |
| 15 | 16534 | Erie | 82 | B | 24 (1 health) | — |
| 16 | 16538 | Erie | 82 | B | 24 (1 health) | — |
| 17 | 16541 | Erie | 82 | B | 24 (1 health) | — |
| 18 | 16544 | Erie | 82 | B | 24 (1 health) | — |
| 19 | 16546 | Erie | 82 | B | 24 (1 health) | — |
| 20 | 16550 | Erie | 82 | B | 24 (1 health) | — |
| 21 | 16553 | Erie | 82 | B | 24 (1 health) | — |
| 22 | 16563 | Erie | 82 | B | 24 (1 health) | — |
| 23 | 16565 | Erie | 82 | B | 24 (1 health) | — |
| 24 | 16412 | Edinboro | 80 | B | 6 | $222K |
| 25 | 16444 | Edinboro | 80 | B | 6 | — |
| 26 | 16475 | Albion | 78 | B | 10 | — |
| 27 | 16506 | Erie | 77 | B | 24 (1 health) | $224K |
| 28 | 16508 | Erie | 77 | B | 24 (1 health) | $122K |
| 29 | 16509 | Erie | 77 | B | 24 (1 health) | $208K |
| 30 | 16511 | Erie | 77 | B | 24 (1 health) | $162K |
| 31 | 16407 | Corry | 75 | B | 14 | $128K |
| 32 | 16410 | Cranesville | 74 | B | 3 | $172K |
| 33 | 16401 | Albion | 73 | B | 10 | $152K |
| 34 | 16423 | Lake City | 73 | B | 28 (2 health) | $158K |
| 35 | 16441 | Waterford | 72 | B | 37 (3 health) | $220K |
| 36 | 16505 | Erie | 72 | B | 24 (1 health) | $197K |
| 37 | 16428 | North East | 71 | B | 34 (2 health) | $188K |
| 38 | 16443 | West Springfield | 71 | B | 18 (1 health) | $168K |
| 39 | 16415 | Fairview | 69 | C | 12 (1 health) | $286K |
| 40 | 16411 | East Springfield | 63 | C | 0 | $144K |
| 41 | 16421 | Harborcreek | 63 | C | 0 | $192K |
| 42 | 16427 | Mill Village | 63 | C | 0 | $114K |
| 43 | 16430 | North Springfield | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 44 | 16417 | Girard | 62 | C | 17 | $180K |
| 45 | 16442 | Wattsburg | 56 | C | 5 | $193K |
| 46 | 16426 | Mc Kean | 55 | C | 0 | $219K |
| 47 | 16405 | Columbus | 53 | D | 0 | $110K |
| 48 | 16413 | Elgin | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 49 | 16432 | Riceville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 50 | 16434 | Spartansburg | 53 | D | 0 | $138K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Erie 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 Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Erie County, Pennsylvania
Overview
Erie County in Pennsylvania covers 50 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100).
41 of 50 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 37 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.