Health Violations Found

Summit Hill, PA: 8 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 2 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Summit Hill Water Authority)

Health Violations Found High County Radon Potential

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 18250 in Summit Hill, PA contain 32 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 8 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 Issues 8 health-based violation records
Lead Risk Moderate 0.013 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 1993-12-31
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 8 health-based violations and 24 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.013 mg/L is below the EPA action level, but EPA's health goal for lead is zero; filtration is advisable.
  • Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
32 violations 8 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
2
Water Systems
2,890
People Served
8
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Groundwater
Water Source
0.013 mg/L
Reported Lead Result5.7× the national median for this measure
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
$99K
Median Home Value47% below 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
26/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
0/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
0/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 2 of 4 components and 1 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (7) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 18250 in Summit Hill, Pennsylvania is mapped to the water system Summit Hill Water Authority (EPA ID: PA3130013). This system provides water to approximately 2,890 people from groundwater sources.

There are 2 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Summit Hill Water Authority PA3130013 2,890 Groundwater
Tamaqua Area Water Authority PA3540012 8,000 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 Summit Hill Water Authority (PA3130013) on EPA.gov.

4 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 3 2022 2023 2 2024 3 2025
Health-based (MCL/TT) Other violations
Environmental Hazards (10) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (8) HIGH

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Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Protect Your Home in Summit Hill

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 18250 was built around 1901. 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 Summit Hill is 1901; 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

Homes built around 1901 may be on their second or third roof. A professional inspection can catch damage before leaks start.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 18250 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 32 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 18250 (primary system: Summit Hill Water Authority), including 8 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 18250's water come from?

The recorded water source for Summit Hill Water Authority, a system mapped to ZIP code 18250, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 2,890 people.

How can I get my water tested in Summit Hill?

If Summit Hill Water 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 18250 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 18250 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.013 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 1993-12-31). 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 18250?

18250 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Carbon 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). Summit Hill, PA: 8 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/18250/
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Page version: October 2026.

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