Historical Compliance Records PA 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Riegelsville Water Authority

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Riegelsville Water Authority (PA1090058): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. 58 violations on file at Riegelsville Water Authority, none open; 980 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

980
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
58
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.023 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 1993-12-31) - Above EPA Action Level
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
29
Contaminants Flagged
$439K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$110,586
Median Household Income
4,413
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
4%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Riegelsville Water Authority have a median household income of $110,586 and about 4,413 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 86% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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5 violations
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89 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are 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 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 13, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved
February 1, 2024 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Endrin Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 BHC-GAMMA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Methoxychlor Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Toxaphene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Dalapon Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Diquat Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Glyphosate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 OXAMYL Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Simazine Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Picloram Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Dinoseb Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Carbofuran Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Atrazine Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 3 Yes
Endrin Other Violation 2 No
BHC-GAMMA Other Violation 2 No
Methoxychlor Other Violation 2 No
Toxaphene Other Violation 2 No
Dalapon Other Violation 2 No
Diquat Other Violation 2 No
Glyphosate Other Violation 2 No
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate Other Violation 2 No
OXAMYL Other Violation 2 No
Simazine Other Violation 2 No
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Picloram Other Violation 2 No
Dinoseb Other Violation 2 No
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Other Violation 2 No

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.023 mg/L (1993-12-31).

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

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records 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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 58 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
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.
Is there lead in Riegelsville Water Authority's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.023 mg/L (sample period ending 1993-12-31). This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Riegelsville Water Authority? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Riegelsville Water Authority have a median household income of $110,586 (Census ZIP-code estimate). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

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

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

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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