Peor infraestructura: Philadelphia Área metropolitana

Out of 83 ZIP codes with infrastructure data in the Philadelphia metro area, these areas face the highest estimated risk of water pipe failure based on infrastructure age, funding gaps, and violation history.

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	83
Highest risk	NaN%
Median risk	NaN%
Average risk	NaN%

Top 83 Highest Risk ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Pipe Failure Risk	Risk Level	Safety Score
1	15074	Rochester	PA	NaN%	Unknown	—
2	15771	Rochester Mills	PA	NaN%	Unknown	—
3	16142	New Wilmington	PA	NaN%	Unknown	80/100
4	16172	New Wilmington	PA	NaN%	Unknown	—
5	17345	Manchester	PA	NaN%	Unknown	—
6	17959	New Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	—
7	19013	Chester	PA	NaN%	Unknown	40/100
8	19017	Chester Heights	PA	NaN%	Unknown	40/100
9	19102	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
10	19103	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
11	19104	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
12	19106	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
13	19107	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
14	19108	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	—
15	19109	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	—
16	19111	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	72/100
17	19113	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	40/100
18	19114	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
19	19115	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	72/100
20	19116	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	72/100
21	19118	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	72/100
22	19119	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
23	19120	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	72/100
24	19121	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
25	19122	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
26	19123	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
27	19124	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
28	19125	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
29	19126	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	72/100
30	19127	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
31	19128	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	72/100
32	19129	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
33	19130	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
34	19131	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	72/100
35	19132	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
36	19133	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
37	19134	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
38	19135	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
39	19136	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
40	19137	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
41	19138	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	72/100
42	19139	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
43	19140	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
44	19141	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
45	19142	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
46	19143	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
47	19144	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
48	19145	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
49	19146	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
50	19147	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
51	19148	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
52	19149	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
53	19150	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	72/100
54	19151	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	72/100
55	19152	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
56	19153	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	72/100
57	19154	Philadelphia	PA	NaN%	Unknown	81/100
58	19380	West Chester	PA	NaN%	Unknown	33/100
59	19382	West Chester	PA	NaN%	Unknown	33/100
60	19383	West Chester	PA	NaN%	Unknown	33/100
61	19425	Chester Springs	PA	NaN%	Unknown	46/100
62	19801	Wilmington	DE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
63	19802	Wilmington	DE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
64	19803	Wilmington	DE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
65	19804	Wilmington	DE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
66	19805	Wilmington	DE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
67	19806	Wilmington	DE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
68	19807	Wilmington	DE	NaN%	Unknown	83/100
69	19808	Wilmington	DE	NaN%	Unknown	67/100
70	19809	Wilmington	DE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
71	19810	Wilmington	DE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
72	19934	Camden Wyoming	DE	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
73	21102	Manchester	MD	NaN%	Unknown	50/100
74	21619	Chester	MD	NaN%	Unknown	—
75	21620	Chestertown	MD	NaN%	Unknown	—
76	07930	Chester	NJ	NaN%	Unknown	—
77	08102	Camden	NJ	NaN%	Unknown	65/100
78	08103	Camden	NJ	NaN%	Unknown	65/100
79	08104	Camden	NJ	NaN%	Unknown	65/100
80	08105	Camden	NJ	NaN%	Unknown	60/100
81	08316	Dorchester	NJ	NaN%	Unknown	—
82	08515	Chesterfield	NJ	NaN%	Unknown	—
83	08759	Manchester Township	NJ	NaN%	Unknown	70/100

Methodology

Infrastructure risk rankings combine four data sources, each weighted equally (25%): (1) EPA Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey (DWINS 2023) — state-level 20-year funding gap per capita for pipe replacement, treatment, and storage; (2) Census ACS housing vintage — percentage of homes built before 1980, when lead solder and galvanized pipes were common; (3) EPA SDWIS violation and enforcement data — system-level compliance history; (4) Lead and Copper Rule indicators — service line material inventories and 90th percentile lead testing results. The combined score is normalized to a 0-100% probability scale.

Data sources: EPA DWINS 2023, Census ACS, EPA SDWIS, Lead and Copper Rule data. Last updated: 2026-08-31.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pipe failure probability mean?

Pipe failure probability estimates the likelihood of water main breaks, lead contamination from corroded pipes, or service disruptions based on infrastructure age, state funding gaps, violation history, and lead indicators. It is not a prediction of imminent failure, but a risk assessment based on known factors.

How is infrastructure risk calculated?

The risk score combines four equally weighted factors: state-level infrastructure funding gap per capita (from EPA DWINS 2023), housing vintage (Census ACS pre-1980 housing percentage), water system violation and enforcement history (EPA SDWIS), and lead exposure indicators (service line probability and testing results).

What can homeowners do about aging infrastructure?

Test your tap water annually, especially for lead. Check if your home has a lead service line through your water utility. Consider a whole-house water filter (NSF/ANSI 53 certified). Review your water system Consumer Confidence Report for violation history.

Does high risk mean my water is unsafe right now?

Not necessarily. Infrastructure risk indicates long-term vulnerability, not current contamination. However, areas with aging pipes and high violation counts have a statistically higher chance of water quality issues. Regular testing is the best way to verify your water safety.

Peor infraestructura: Philadelphia Área metropolitana — 2026