Mercer County, PA
ZIP 16159
In ZIP 16159, 10 of the 12 things we check have at least one part graded D or F.
- Drinking water: Hyland Mobile Home Park meets every EPA legal limit; 5 contaminants are above health goals, led by lead at 54× California’s Public Health Goal.
- Nearest Superfund site: Sharon Steel Corp (farrell Works Disposal Area), 0.7 miles away (3 within 10 miles).
- Largest share of modeled toxic air from industry: Cronimet Specialty Metals USA Inc. (49%), mostly cobalt.
- Fine particles (PM2.5) average 7.8 µg/m³; the WHO guideline is 5 and the EPA annual standard is 9.
- About 67,541 kg of agricultural pesticides are applied in the county each year.
Grades for ZIP 16159
- Superfund sites nearbyC to F
- Factories and industrial sitesC to D
- Oil and gas wellsF
- Parks and nature nearbyC to D
- Air qualityB to C
- Drinking water qualityC to F
- Pesticide useD to F
- Neighborhood health statusD to F
- Past wildfire impactsA
- Past flood impactsD to F
- Noise levelsA to D
- Radiation signalsC to D
Based on 5 census tracts · compiled September 10, 2026 · how each grade works and its sources
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