ZipCheckup Data Desk — Shocking Stats for Journalists
Pre-formatted statistics, methodology notes, and downloadable data references from ZipCheckup's analysis of 41,344 U.S. ZIP codes. Free to use with attribution.
Live Anomaly Feed
Real-time water quality anomalies detected across 42,680 U.S. ZIP codes. Updated automatically as new data arrives from federal sources.
Flint Parallels
3,510 ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead action level or have active health-based violations. 574 exceed the 15 ppb lead threshold.
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- New Hyde Park, NY (11040) earned an A grade despite 6 enforcement actions ZIP 11040 has an A safety grade (score 85) but EPA records show 6 enforcement actions and 0 health violations. Possible data lag or scoring gap. Population: 8,502,559. Lead level: 1 ppb.
- ZIP 10595 (Valhalla, NY) - MCL violation for HAA5: 0.062 MG/L Health-based MCL violation for HAA5. Population: 8,307,082. 8 active violations on record. Lead level: 10 ppb.
- ZIP 11201 (Brooklyn, NY) - MCL violation for PFOA: 0.0001037 MG/L Health-based MCL violation for PFOA. Population: 8,271,875. 35 active violations on record. Lead level: 6 ppb.
- Pelham, NY (10803): $212K median income but D safety grade Affluent area (median income $212,288) has a D grade (score 40). Money doesn't buy clean water here. Population: 8,491,625.
- ZIP 91306 (Winnetka, CA) - MCL violation for Nitrate-Nitrite: 26 PCI/L Health-based MCL violation for Nitrate-Nitrite. Population: 3,875,648. 15 active violations on record.
Week: 2026-W29
Westminster, MA (01441) has 3 violations, 3 health-based violations but zero enforcement actions
Regulatory gap: despite 3 violations and 3 health-based violations, EPA shows no enforcement actions for this ZIP. Either the system is self-reporting well or regulators are abs...
Westminster, MA (01473) has 3 violations, 3 health-based violations but zero enforcement actions
Regulatory gap: despite 3 violations and 3 health-based violations, EPA shows no enforcement actions for this ZIP. Either the system is self-reporting well or regulators are abs...
Manchester, NH (03101) has 9 violations, 3 health-based violations but zero enforcement actions
Regulatory gap: despite 9 violations and 3 health-based violations, EPA shows no enforcement actions for this ZIP. Either the system is self-reporting well or regulators are abs...
Manchester, NH (03102) has 9 violations, 3 health-based violations but zero enforcement actions
Regulatory gap: despite 9 violations and 3 health-based violations, EPA shows no enforcement actions for this ZIP. Either the system is self-reporting well or regulators are abs...
Manchester, NH (03103) has 9 violations, 3 health-based violations but zero enforcement actions
Regulatory gap: despite 9 violations and 3 health-based violations, EPA shows no enforcement actions for this ZIP. Either the system is self-reporting well or regulators are abs...
Manchester, NH (03104) has 9 violations, 3 health-based violations but zero enforcement actions
Regulatory gap: despite 9 violations and 3 health-based violations, EPA shows no enforcement actions for this ZIP. Either the system is self-reporting well or regulators are abs...
Manchester, NH (03105) has 9 violations, 3 health-based violations but zero enforcement actions
Regulatory gap: despite 9 violations and 3 health-based violations, EPA shows no enforcement actions for this ZIP. Either the system is self-reporting well or regulators are abs...
Manchester, NH (03107) has 9 violations, 3 health-based violations but zero enforcement actions
Regulatory gap: despite 9 violations and 3 health-based violations, EPA shows no enforcement actions for this ZIP. Either the system is self-reporting well or regulators are abs...
Manchester, NH (03108) has 9 violations, 3 health-based violations but zero enforcement actions
Regulatory gap: despite 9 violations and 3 health-based violations, EPA shows no enforcement actions for this ZIP. Either the system is self-reporting well or regulators are abs...
Manchester, NH (03109) has 9 violations, 3 health-based violations but zero enforcement actions
Regulatory gap: despite 9 violations and 3 health-based violations, EPA shows no enforcement actions for this ZIP. Either the system is self-reporting well or regulators are abs...
Showing top 10 of 21,993 anomalies detected across 42,680 ZIP codes. Last scan: July 16, 2026
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Last updated: July 16, 2026
PFAS "Forever Chemicals" Exceed EPA Limits in Bensalem, PA — 823K Affected
Water testing in Bensalem, PA (ZIP 19020) detected 9 types of PFAS compounds, with 3 exceeding EPA maximum contaminant levels. The Aqua Pa Main System serves approximately 823K people.
- PFAS types detected: 9
- Total PFAS detections: 287
- MCL exceedances: 3 contaminants above EPA limits
- PFOS: 0.019 µg/L (MCL: 0.01 µg/L)
- PFOA: 0.0126 µg/L (MCL: 0.01 µg/L)
- PFNA: 0.012 µg/L (MCL: 0.01 µg/L)
PFAS "Forever Chemicals" Exceed EPA Limits in Los Angeles, CA — 3.9 million Affected
Water testing in Los Angeles, CA (ZIP 90058) detected 8 types of PFAS compounds, with 1 exceeding EPA maximum contaminant levels. The Los Angeles-city, Department of Water & Power serves approximately 3.9 million people.
- PFAS types detected: 8
- Total PFAS detections: 39
- MCL exceedances: 1 contaminant above EPA limits
- PFOS: 0.0264 µg/L (MCL: 0.01 µg/L)
PFAS "Forever Chemicals" Exceed EPA Limits in Saddle River, NJ — 793K Affected
Water testing in Saddle River, NJ (ZIP 07458) detected 9 types of PFAS compounds, with 3 exceeding EPA maximum contaminant levels. The VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY HACKENSACK serves approximately 793K people.
- PFAS types detected: 9
- Total PFAS detections: 157
- MCL exceedances: 3 contaminants above EPA limits
- PFOA: 0.0304 µg/L (MCL: 0.01 µg/L)
- PFOS: 0.021 µg/L (MCL: 0.01 µg/L)
- PFNA: 0.0161 µg/L (MCL: 0.01 µg/L)
213 ZIP Codes Near New York, NY Share PFAS contamination — 8.7 million Affected
A cluster of 213 ZIP codes centered around New York, NY shows shared PFAS contamination, potentially linked to common water infrastructure. The affected area serves approximately 8.7 million residents.
- Cluster size: 213 ZIP codes
- Population affected: 8,691,715
- Issue type: PFAS contamination
- Radius: 18.1 miles
- Shared water system detected — likely common contamination source
PFAS "Forever Chemicals" Exceed EPA Limits in Raleigh, NC — 640K Affected
Water testing in Raleigh, NC (ZIP 27614) detected 9 types of PFAS compounds, with 3 exceeding EPA maximum contaminant levels. The City of Raleigh, serves approximately 640K people.
- PFAS types detected: 9
- Total PFAS detections: 253
- MCL exceedances: 3 contaminants above EPA limits
- PFHxS: 0.1526 µg/L (MCL: 0.01 µg/L)
- PFOS: 0.0213 µg/L (MCL: 0.01 µg/L)
- PFOA: 0.0104 µg/L (MCL: 0.01 µg/L)
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State of Home Safety 2026: U.S. Earns a C Grade
Annual analysis of 49 federal data sources reveals no state achieves an A grade for residential safety. 10,053 ZIP codes scored D or F. Median hidden environmental cost: $1,020/year per household.