Lead Exceeds EPA Action Level at 1 ZIP - Emmaus, PA
3 ZIP codes · 113 EPA violations on record for mapped water systems
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 3 ZIP codes across Emmaus, PA. The area averages a grade F (33/100); water systems associated with 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Emmaus, PA. We compared 3 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 (33/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 1 | 100% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Mapped ZIP codes in Emmaus ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18049 | 33 | F | 113 | Above EPA action level |
| 2 | 18098 | — | — | — | No data |
| 3 | 18099 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 0 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 1 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 113 total violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to Emmaus ZIP codes (each system counted once; includes small systems beyond the city utility)
- 1 health-based violation records in the available EPA data
- 1 of 1 directly mapped ZIP record are mapped to water systems with recorded violations
- 1 of 1 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 | 7 | 1 |
| Nitrate | 3 | 1 |
| Nitrite | 3 | 1 |
| Endrin | 3 | 1 |
| BHC-gamma (Lindane) | 3 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ZIP code in Emmaus has the highest home safety score?
ZIP code 18049 has the highest safety score among scored ZIP codes in Emmaus at 33/100 (grade F). Check the full report for details.
Is Emmaus water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 1 directly mapped ZIP records, 113 EPA violations are recorded; 1 of 1 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.