Health Violations Found

East Berlin, PA (17316): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 3 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: East Berlin Area Joint Authority)

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

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 17316 in East Berlin, PA contain 78 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 1 are marked health-based.

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

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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Issues 1 health-based violation
Lead Risk High 0.0161 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 1996-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 205 claims
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 1 health-based violation and 77 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead 90th-percentile lead reading of 0.0161 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.
  • Flood 205 cumulative NFIP claim records. This historical count is not a current property-risk verdict.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
78 violations 1 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
3
Water Systems
1,750
People Served
1
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0161 mg/L
Reported Lead Result ⚠ Above EPA Action Level7.0× the national median for this measure
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
$283K
Median Home Value51% above state median ($187K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
0/100
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 (6) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 17316 in East Berlin, Pennsylvania is mapped to the water system East Berlin Area Joint Authority (EPA ID: PA7010003). This system provides water to approximately 1,750 people from groundwater sources.

There are 3 community water systems serving this area.

Lead & Copper in Your Water

The EPA requires water systems to monitor lead and copper levels under the Lead and Copper Rule.

Metal Measured Level EPA Action Level Status Sample Date or Period
Copper Action-level exceedance on record 1.3 mg/L Exceeds action level Not present in ZipCheckup accepted source data
How to read the copper row. EPA's reporting schema defines the copper CU90 code as an action-level exceedance (a system's 90th-percentile copper above the 1.3 mg/L action level), so this row reflects an exceedance on record, not a routine measurement. No copper concentration is shown because no verified unit is available for this value. A system with no copper record has not been shown to be clean: the absence of a recorded exceedance is not a measurement.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
East Berlin Area Joint Authority PA7010003 1,750 Groundwater
Lake Meade Muni Authority PA7010036 3,221 Groundwater
York Water Company PA7670100 206,762 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 East Berlin Area Joint Authority (PA7010003) on EPA.gov.

3 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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Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (8) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in East Berlin has 205 FEMA flood claims 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 17316 was built around 1984. 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 East Berlin is 1984; 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 17316 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 78 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 17316 (primary system: East Berlin Area Joint Authority), including 1 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 17316's water come from?

The recorded water source for East Berlin Area Joint Authority, a system mapped to ZIP code 17316, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 1,750 people.

How can I get my water tested in East Berlin?

If East Berlin Area Joint Authority 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 17316 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 17316 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0161 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 1996-12-31). 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 17316?

17316 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Adams 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 17316?

FEMA records contain 205 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 17316; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is AE, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. This is a substantial claim history, but claim count is not a count of distinct events or properties. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). East Berlin, PA (17316): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/17316/
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Page version: October 2026.

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