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Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

82 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Westmoreland County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Within Westmoreland County, 82 tracked ZIP codes reveal moderate water quality - national standards are generally met, with some documented exceptions.

How Westmoreland County Compares

Westmoreland County60/100
Pennsylvania avg57/100
National avg73/100

How Westmoreland County Compares

C
County Grade
60/100
Avg Safety Score
82
ZIP Codes
22
Water Systems

Westmoreland County scores 3 points above the Pennsylvania state average (57/100) and 13 points below the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

C
County Grade
60
Avg Safety Score
82
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 15062 (65/100)
Lowest ZIP: 15650 (33/100)
$156K
Median Home Value
$1,833
Avg Remediation (118% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,721, driven primarily by flood

82.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2026)

↓ Improving trend

EPA violation counts by year across Westmoreland County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
2 (2 health)
2022
103 (103 health)
2023
8 (8 health)
2024
3 (3 health)
2025
5 (5 health)
2026
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 103 violations. Past 5 years: 120 total (120 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

Infrastructure Overview

1953
Median Build Year
82.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
61/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
99%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,721

Flood $716/yr
Energy Code Gap $527/yr
Water Infrastructure $357/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

159,323 housing units in Westmoreland County

Pre-1940 20%
1940–1959 25%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 18%
2000+ 10%

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 Westmoreland County

$156K
Median Home Value
$1,833
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Westmoreland 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 serving Westmoreland County

8 community water systems serving Westmoreland County.

Show all 8 water systems

22 total water systems serve Westmoreland County.

Systems with the most violations in Westmoreland County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Westmoreland County

82 ZIP codes tracked in Westmoreland County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 15062 Monessen 65 C 4 (2 health) $87K
2 15613 Apollo 65 C 4 $168K
3 15618 Avonmore 65 C 4 $115K
4 15619 Bovard 65 C 4
5 15624 Crabtree 65 C 4
6 15626 Delmont 65 C 4 $228K
7 15629 East Vandergrift 65 C 4 $67K
8 15632 Export 65 C 4 $278K
9 15641 Hyde Park 65 C 4 $123K
10 15083 Sutersville 64 C 8 (2 health) $148K
11 15479 Smithton 64 C 8 (2 health) $216K
12 15612 Alverton 64 C 8 (2 health) $127K
13 15625 Darragh 64 C 8 (2 health)
14 15637 Herminie 64 C 8 (2 health) $257K
15 15639 Hunker 64 C 8 (2 health) $203K
16 15640 Hutchinson 64 C 8 (2 health) $89K
17 15661 Loyalhanna 64 C 5 (2 health) $144K
18 15663 Madison 64 C 8 (2 health) $215K
19 15672 New Stanton 64 C 8 (2 health) $236K
20 15676 Pleasant Unity 64 C 8 (2 health) $274K
21 15678 Rillton 64 C 8 (2 health) $97K
22 15679 Ruffs Dale 64 C 8 (2 health) $188K
23 15695 Wyano 64 C 8 (2 health) $141K
24 15697 Youngwood 64 C 8 (2 health) $159K
25 15698 Yukon 64 C 8 (2 health) $121K
26 15068 New Kensington 63 C 9 (1 health) $166K
27 15085 Trafford 63 C 10 (2 health) $194K
28 15668 Murrysville 63 C 9 (1 health) $315K
29 15642 Irwin 62 C 17 (2 health) $236K
30 15644 Jeannette 62 C 12 (2 health) $160K
31 15681 Saltsburg 62 C 13 $132K
32 15601 Greensburg 60 C 17 (4 health) $209K
33 15671 New Derry 60 C 21
34 15683 Scottdale 60 C 20 (2 health) $136K
35 15670 New Alexandria 59 C 22 (2 health) $190K
36 15620 Bradenville 57 C 26 (2 health) $133K
37 15666 Mount Pleasant 50 D 78 (6 health) $155K
38 15923 Bolivar 46 D 13 $94K
39 15944 New Florence 46 D 13 $160K
40 15954 Seward 46 D 13 $79K
41 15779 Torrance 43 D 21 $177K
42 15627 Derry 39 F 30 (2 health) $150K
43 15650 Latrobe 33 F 91 (4 health) $176K
44 15069 New Kensington
45 15072 Pricedale 38 (3 health)
46 15087 Webster 38 (3 health) $211K
47 15448 Jacobs Creek 8 (2 health) $82K
48 15605 Greensburg
49 15606 Greensburg
50 15611 Adamsburg 12 (2 health) $131K
51 15615 Ardara 4 $136K
52 15616 Armbrust 8 (2 health) $312K
53 15617 Arona 8 (2 health) $123K
54 15621 Calumet
55 15623 Claridge 4 $193K
56 15628 Donegal $157K
57 15633 Forbes Road 4 $268K
58 15634 Grapeville 4 $93K
59 15635 Hannastown 4
60 15636 Harrison City 4 $351K
61 15638 Hostetter 13 (2 health)
62 15646 Jones Mills
63 15647 Larimer 4
64 15655 Laughlintown 103 $146K
65 15658 Ligonier 212 $235K
66 15660 Lowber 8 (2 health) $118K
67 15662 Luxor 4 $113K
68 15664 Mammoth
69 15665 Manor 4 $179K
70 15674 Norvelt 8 (2 health) $183K
71 15675 Penn 4 $107K
72 15677 Rector 48 $224K
73 15680 Salina $72K
74 15684 Slickville 4 $104K
75 15685 Southwest
76 15687 Stahlstown 48 $203K
77 15688 Tarrs 8 (2 health) $89K
78 15689 United 8 (2 health)
79 15691 Wendel 8 (2 health) $223K
80 15692 Westmoreland City 4 $154K
81 15693 Whitney $105K
82 15696 Youngstown $122K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Westmoreland 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.

Overview

Westmoreland County in Pennsylvania covers 82 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100) across 43 scored records.

71 of 71 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 14 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Westmoreland County?
Westmoreland County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Westmoreland County?
Westmoreland County is served by 22 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 82 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Westmoreland County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Westmoreland County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,721 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Westmoreland County?
The median home build year in Westmoreland County is 1953. 82.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Westmoreland County compare to Pennsylvania?
Westmoreland County has an average Home Safety Score of 60/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 57/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Westmoreland County, PA: HSS 60/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/pennsylvania/westmoreland/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Westmoreland County, PA: HSS 60/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/pennsylvania/westmoreland/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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