Fulton County, Pennsylvania
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 47/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Poor compliance rates put Fulton County in the bottom safety tier — 11 ZIP codes, below the state average.
How Fulton County Compares
How Fulton County Compares
Fulton 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: Fulton 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: $1,745, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.414% avg pipe failure probability, 45% of ZIPs at high risk
62.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2023)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Fulton County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 2 total (2 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: $1,745
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,144 housing units in Fulton 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 Fulton County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Fulton 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 Fulton County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MCCONNELLSBURG BORO MUNI AUTH | 2,000 | 20 |
| 2 | WELLS TANNERY WATER SYS | 95 | 7 |
| 3 | BELFAST TWP MUNI AUTH | 276 | 2 |
| 4 | MERCERSBURG MUNI WATER AUTH | 2,350 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Fulton County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Fulton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16691 | Wells Tannery | 57 | C | 7 | $238K |
| 2 | 17238 | Needmore | 54 | D | 2 | $199K |
| 3 | 16689 | Waterfall | 53 | D | 0 | $177K |
| 4 | 17224 | Fort Loudon | 53 | D | 0 | $261K |
| 5 | 17228 | Harrisonville | 53 | D | 0 | $178K |
| 6 | 17229 | Hustontown | 53 | D | 0 | $185K |
| 7 | 15536 | Crystal Spring | 40 | D | 0 | $195K |
| 8 | 17211 | Artemas | 40 | D | 0 | $146K |
| 9 | 17212 | Big Cove Tannery | 40 | D | 0 | $226K |
| 10 | 17267 | Warfordsburg | 40 | D | 0 | $243K |
| 11 | 17233 | Mc Connellsburg | 39 | F | 20 | $201K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Fulton 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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 62.9% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Fulton County, Pennsylvania
Overview
Fulton County in Pennsylvania covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (47/100).
3 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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
Fulton 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
62.9% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.