Erie, PA Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
28 ZIP codes · 291 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 28 ZIP codes across Erie, PA. The area averages a grade B (74/100); 14 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Erie, PA. We compared 28 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 B (74/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 9 | 75% |
| C | 2 | 17% |
| D | 1 | 8% |
| 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 | 78 | B | 16 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 2 | 16502 | 78 | B | 16 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 3 | 16504 | 78 | B | 16 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 4 | 16507 | 78 | B | 16 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 5 | 16508 | 78 | B | 16 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 6 | 16510 | 78 | B | 16 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 7 | 16511 | 78 | B | 16 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 8 | 16563 | 78 | B | 16 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 9 | 16509 | 77 | B | 20 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 10 | 16505 | 68 | C | 48 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 11 | 16506 | 68 | C | 47 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 12 | 16503 | 53 | D | 16 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 13 | 16512 | — | — | — | No data |
| 14 | 16514 | — | — | — | No data |
| 15 | 16515 | — | — | — | No data |
| 16 | 16522 | — | — | — | No data |
| 17 | 16530 | — | — | — | No data |
| 18 | 16531 | — | — | — | No data |
| 19 | 16532 | — | — | — | No data |
| 20 | 16533 | — | — | — | No data |
| 21 | 16534 | — | — | — | No data |
| 22 | 16538 | — | — | — | No data |
| 23 | 16541 | — | — | — | No data |
| 24 | 16544 | — | — | — | No data |
| 25 | 16546 | — | — | 16 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 26 | 16550 | — | — | 16 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 27 | 16553 | — | — | — | No data |
| 28 | 16565 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 9 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 3 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 291 total violations across Erie
- 1 health-based violations
- 14 of 14 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 14 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | 70 | 14 |
| Fecal Coliform | 56 | 14 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 50 | 14 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 22 | 14 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 21 | 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Erie?
ZIP code 16501 has the highest safety score in Erie at 78/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Erie water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 14 directly mapped ZIP records, 291 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 14 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
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