Historical Compliance Records PA 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Riegelsville Water Authority

EPA ID: PA1090058 ยท 980 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Riegelsville Water Authority (PA1090058): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Riegelsville Water Authority, 58 violations appear in the five-year dataset, but none remain open - the utility has addressed each finding and is in current compliance, with no pending enforcement affecting the 980 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

980
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
58
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
29
Contaminants Flagged
$439K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Riegelsville Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$110,586
Median Household Income
4,413
Service Area Population
4%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Riegelsville Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $110,586 and an estimated 4,413 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Riegelsville Water Authority's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 86% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Riegelsville Water Authority compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2015 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Atrazine 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Benzene 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Contaminant 2110 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen)

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2015 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Atrazine at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Benzene at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.

Contaminant 2110 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 0700 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,850

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,850 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Riegelsville Water Authority (EPA ID: PA1090058) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 980 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 58 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 58 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
July 13, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
February 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2005 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2010 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2015 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2020 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2031 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2032 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2034 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2035 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2036 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2037 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Atrazine Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2040 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2041 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2042 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2046 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Benzene Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 3 Yes
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2032 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2034 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 2 No
Atrazine Organic 2 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2041 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2042 Other Violation 2 No

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by PA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Riegelsville Water Authority (PA1090058) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riegelsville Water Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Riegelsville Water Authority; its 58 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Riegelsville Water Authority serve?

Riegelsville Water Authority serves approximately 980 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Riegelsville Water Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Riegelsville Water Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2015, Atrazine, Benzene, Contaminant 2110. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Riegelsville Water Authority serve?
Riegelsville Water Authority serves approximately 980 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Riegelsville Water Authority's water source?
Riegelsville Water Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Riegelsville Water Authority's service area?
The Riegelsville Water Authority service area has a median household income of $110,586. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Riegelsville Water Authority get its water?
Riegelsville Water Authority's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Riegelsville Water Authority (PA): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa1090058/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Riegelsville Water Authority (EPA ID: PA1090058) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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