Lead Exceeds EPA Action Level in 2 Areas - Doylestown, PA
2 ZIP codes · 116 EPA violations on record for mapped water systems
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 2 ZIP codes across Doylestown, PA. The area averages a grade F (35/100); water systems associated with 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Doylestown, PA. We compared 2 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade F (35/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 2 | 100% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Mapped ZIP codes in Doylestown ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18901 | 36 | F | 42 | Above EPA action level |
| 2 | 18902 | 33 | F | 74 | Above EPA action level |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 0 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 2 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 116 total violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to Doylestown ZIP codes (each system counted once; includes small systems beyond the city utility)
- 0 health-based violation records in the available EPA data
- 2 of 2 directly mapped ZIP records are mapped to water systems with recorded violations
- 2 of 2 ZIP records with known lead status are served by a system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeded the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | 19 | 2 |
| 2,4,5-TP (Silvex) | 8 | 2 |
| Nitrate | 7 | 2 |
| Nitrite | 7 | 2 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | 7 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ZIP code in Doylestown has the highest home safety score?
ZIP code 18901 has the highest safety score among scored ZIP codes in Doylestown at 36/100 (grade F). Check the full report for details.
Is Doylestown water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 2 directly mapped ZIP records, 116 EPA violations are recorded; 2 of 2 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
Reporting periods vary by source; the page metadata identifies this materialization.