York, PA Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
9 ZIP codes · 117 EPA violations on record for mapped water systems
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 9 ZIP codes across York, PA. The area averages a grade D (52/100); water systems associated with 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across York, PA. We compared 9 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 (52/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 1 | 33% |
| D | 2 | 67% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Mapped ZIP codes in York ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17401 | 64 | C | 5 | 0.0030 mg/L |
| 2 | 17406 | 50 | D | 58 | 0.0039 mg/L |
| 3 | 17408 | 43 | D | 50 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 4 | 17402 | — | — | 66 | 0.0030 mg/L |
| 5 | 17403 | — | — | 19 | 0.0030 mg/L |
| 6 | 17404 | — | — | 49 | 0.0030 mg/L |
| 7 | 17405 | — | — | — | No data |
| 8 | 17407 | — | — | 5 | 0.0030 mg/L |
| 9 | 17415 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 2 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 1 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 117 total violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to York ZIP codes (each system counted once; includes small systems beyond the city utility)
- 1 health-based violation records in the available EPA data
- 7 of 7 directly mapped ZIP records are mapped to water systems with recorded violations
- 0 of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Total organic carbon | 21 | 7 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | 21 | 7 |
| Nitrate | 18 | 2 |
| Nitrite | 18 | 2 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 14 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ZIP code in York has the highest home safety score?
ZIP code 17401 has the highest safety score among scored ZIP codes in York at 64/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is York water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 7 directly mapped ZIP records, 117 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 7 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.