Lead Exceeds EPA Action Level at 1 ZIP - Pottstown, PA
2 ZIP codes · 27 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 Pottstown, PA. The area averages a grade D (47/100); water systems associated with 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Pottstown, 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 D (47/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 1 | 100% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Mapped ZIP codes in Pottstown ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19464 | 47 | D | 8 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 2 | 19465 | — | — | 20 | Above EPA action level |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 1 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 0 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 27 total violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to Pottstown ZIP codes (each system counted once; includes small systems beyond the city utility)
- 3 health-based violation records in the available EPA data
- 2 of 2 directly mapped ZIP records are mapped to water systems with recorded violations
- 1 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 | 6 | 2 |
| Groundwater Rule | 6 | 2 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 3 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 2 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ZIP code in Pottstown has the highest home safety score?
ZIP code 19464 has the highest safety score among scored ZIP codes in Pottstown at 47/100 (grade D). Check the full report for details.
Is Pottstown water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 2 directly mapped ZIP records, 27 EPA violations are recorded; 1 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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