ZipCheckup grade for 16218: D.

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Health Violations Found
D 50

Cowansville, PA (16218): 27 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 50/100

EPA data combined for 4 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut)

Health Violations Found High County Radon Potential

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 16218 in Cowansville, PA contain 81 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 27 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score
D 50/100
Water Quality Issues 27 health-based violation records
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0007 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-09-30
NFIP Claim History Claim records 1 claim
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 27 health-based violations and 54 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0007 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
  • Flood 1 cumulative NFIP claim record. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
81 violations 27 health-based
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
D
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 50 / 100
Bottom 7% of U.S. ZIP codes
4
Water Systems
8,000
People Served
27
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Surface water
Water Source
0.00067 mg/L
Reported Lead ResultBelow the national median of system results
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
$182K
Median Home ValueState median: $187K

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 50/100

This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
0/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
0/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
50/100
Indoor environment
0/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (6) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 16218 in Cowansville, Pennsylvania is mapped to the water system Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut (EPA ID: PA5030043). This system provides water to approximately 8,000 people from surface water sources.

There are 4 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut PA5030043 8,000 Surface water
Parker Area Water Authority PA5030011 900 Surface water
West Kittanning Muni Authority PA5030045 2,000 Surface water
Worthington West Franklin Jma PA5030027 1,500 Surface water

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut (PA5030043) on EPA.gov.

5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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Compliance History

2021 4 2022 8 2023 6 2024 6 2025 3
Health-based (MCL/TT) Other violations

UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records

Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 16218 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.

The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.

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Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (8) MODERATE

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Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Cowansville has 1 FEMA flood claim on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 16218 was built around 1971. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Cowansville is 1971; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Roofing Inspection & Repair

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Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 16218 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 81 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 16218 (primary system: Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut), including 27 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 16218's water come from?

The recorded water source for Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut, a system mapped to ZIP code 16218, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 8,000 people.

How does Cowansville water compare to the national average?

Cowansville's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 64% of ZIP codes within Pennsylvania.

How can I get my water tested in Cowansville?

If Kittanning Suburb Jt Water Aut supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 16218 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 16218 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.00067 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-09-30). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 16218?

16218 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Armstrong County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 16218?

FEMA records contain 1 flood insurance claim filed in ZIP code 16218; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is C, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Cowansville, PA (16218): 27 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 50/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/16218/
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Page version: October 2026.

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