Montour County, Pennsylvania
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 52/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Water safety in Montour County ranks low — 3 ZIP codes, persistent health-based violations on record.
How Montour County Compares
How Montour County Compares
Montour County scores 3 points below the Pennsylvania state average (55/100) and 16 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,337, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.513% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
92.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $1,337
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
618 housing units in Montour 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 Montour County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Montour 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.
All ZIP Codes in Montour County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Montour County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17822 | Danville | 65 | C | 21 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 17868 | Riverside | 45 | D | 0 | $208K |
| 3 | 17884 | Washingtonville | 45 | D | 0 | $166K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Montour 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 Lead Paint Test Kits — 92.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Montour County in Pennsylvania covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (52/100).
1 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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
Montour 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
92.7% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.