Erie, PA Neighborhood Water Quality - Grade B
28 ZIP codes · 672 EPA violations
Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup compares 28 ZIP codes across Erie, PA. The area averages a grade B (80/100); 28 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Water quality varies significantly across Erie, PA. We analyzed 28 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.
City Overview: Grade B (80/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 27 | 96% |
| C | 1 | 4% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Erie ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16501 | 82 | B | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 2 | 16502 | 82 | B | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 3 | 16504 | 82 | B | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 4 | 16507 | 82 | B | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 5 | 16510 | 82 | B | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 6 | 16512 | 82 | B | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 7 | 16514 | 82 | B | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 8 | 16515 | 82 | B | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 9 | 16522 | 82 | B | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 10 | 16530 | 82 | B | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 11 | 16531 | 82 | B | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 12 | 16532 | 82 | B | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 13 | 16533 | 82 | B | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 14 | 16534 | 82 | B | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 15 | 16538 | 82 | B | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 16 | 16541 | 82 | B | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 17 | 16544 | 82 | B | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 18 | 16546 | 82 | B | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 19 | 16550 | 82 | B | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 20 | 16553 | 82 | B | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 21 | 16563 | 82 | B | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 22 | 16565 | 82 | B | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 23 | 16506 | 77 | B | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 24 | 16508 | 77 | B | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 25 | 16509 | 77 | B | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 26 | 16511 | 77 | B | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 27 | 16505 | 72 | B | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 28 | 16503 | 69 | C | 24 | 0.0011 mg/L |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 27 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 1 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 672 total violations across Erie
- 28 health-based violations
- 28 of 28 ZIP codes have violations
- 0 ZIP codes exceed EPA lead action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | 196 | 28 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 112 | 28 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 84 | 28 |
| Fecal Coliform | 84 | 28 |
| Contaminant 2063 | 28 | 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Erie?
ZIP code 16501 has the highest safety score in Erie at 82/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Erie water safe to drink?
Erie has an average water safety score of 80/100 (B). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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