Norristown, PA Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
3 ZIP codes · 971 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 Norristown, PA. The area averages a grade F (36/100); water systems associated with 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Norristown, 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 (36/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 2 | 100% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Mapped ZIP codes in Norristown ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19401 | 39 | F | 32 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 2 | 19403 | 33 | F | 941 | 0.0040 mg/L |
| 3 | 19404 | — | — | — | No data |
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
- 971 total violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to Norristown ZIP codes (each system counted once; includes small systems beyond the city utility)
- 1 health-based violation records in the available EPA data
- 2 of 2 directly mapped ZIP records are mapped to water systems with recorded violations
- 0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Public Notice Rule | 65 | 2 |
| Endothall | 20 | 1 |
| 2,3,7,8-Tcdd | 20 | 1 |
| Endrin | 18 | 1 |
| BHC-gamma (Lindane) | 18 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ZIP code in Norristown has the highest home safety score?
ZIP code 19401 has the highest safety score among scored ZIP codes in Norristown at 39/100 (grade F). Check the full report for details.
Is Norristown water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 2 directly mapped ZIP records, 971 EPA violations are recorded; 0 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
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