Water Quality Report

Smicksburg, PA: Lead Above EPA Action Level

EPA data for Icmsa Plumville

System 90th-Percentile Lead Result Exceeds EPA Action Level High County Radon Potential

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 16256 in Smicksburg, PA contain 20 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 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 N/A
Water Quality Concerns 20 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk High 0.0202 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2019-09-30
NFIP Claim History N/A
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 20 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead 90th-percentile lead reading of 0.0202 mg/L; the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to a water system's 90th-percentile result.
  • Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
20 violations 2 risks identified
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
1
Water System
883
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0202 mg/L
Reported Lead Result ⚠ Above EPA Action Level8.8× the national median for this measure
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
$152K
Median Home Value19% below state median ($187K)

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Score Breakdown

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Canonical components

EPA water compliance
84/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
0/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

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

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (8) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 16256 in Smicksburg, Pennsylvania is mapped to the water system Icmsa Plumville (EPA ID: PA5320026). This system provides water to approximately 883 people from groundwater sources.

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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 Icmsa Plumville (PA5320026) 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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Health Risks from Detected Contaminants

Radium-226

High Risk

EPA reference value: 5 pCi/L (MCL for combined Radium-226 & 228)

Increased cancer risk, including bone cancer (known carcinogen)

At-risk groups: people who drink water with radium above the MCL over many years

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Radium-228

High Risk

EPA reference value: 5 pCi/L (MCL for combined Radium-226 & 228)

Increased cancer risk, including bone cancer (known carcinogen)

At-risk groups: people who drink water with radium above the MCL over many years

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): ion exchange (water softener), reverse osmosis, lime softening · Find a filter →

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Environmental Hazards (10) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (8) OK
Cost & Community (7) HIGH

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Protect Your Home in Smicksburg

Based on local data for ZIP 16256, these services may benefit homeowners in your area.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 16256 was built around 1976. 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 Smicksburg is 1976; 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 16256 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 20 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 16256 (primary system: Icmsa Plumville), including 0 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 16256's water come from?

The recorded water source for Icmsa Plumville, a system mapped to ZIP code 16256, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 883 people.

How can I get my water tested in Smicksburg?

If Icmsa Plumville 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 16256 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 16256 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0202 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2019-09-30). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This system 90th-percentile result is above the EPA lead action level of 0.015 mg/L, which requires corrective action by the system; consider a filter certified for lead reduction.

What is the radon risk for 16256?

16256 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Indiana County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Smicksburg, PA: Lead Above EPA Action Level. https://zipcheckup.com/report/16256/
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Page version: October 2026.

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