Current Noncompliance PA

Springtown Water Authority

EPA ID: PA1090064 ยท 600 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Springtown Water Authority (PA1090064): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Springtown Water Authority, 1 violation is listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 600 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

600
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0272 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2007-12-31) - Above EPA Action Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$381K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$110,700
Median Household Income
16,820
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
16%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Springtown Water Authority have a median household income of $110,700 and about 16,820 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 72% 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

Springtown 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.

Elevated 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

62 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 85% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state drinking-water standard (enforceable)); check current state rules: PFOA: 14 ppt, PFOS: 18 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Lil Wolf Mhp
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Lcwsa Village Water
598 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $250
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $400

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 $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $400 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Springtown Water Authority (EPA ID: PA1090064) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 600 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.0272 mg/L (2007-12-31).

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

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Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 Springtown Water Authority (PA1090064) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Springtown Water Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Springtown Water Authority serve?

Springtown Water Authority serves approximately 600 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Springtown Water Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 3 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 Springtown Water Authority serve? ▼
Springtown Water Authority serves approximately 600 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Springtown Water Authority's water source? ▼
Springtown Water Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Springtown Water Authority's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0272 mg/L (sample period ending 2007-12-31). 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 Springtown Water Authority? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Springtown Water Authority have a median household income of $110,700 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Springtown Water Authority get its water? ▼
Springtown 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Springtown Water Authority (PA): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa1090064/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Springtown Water Authority (PA): 3 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa1090064/}
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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

Springtown Water Authority (EPA ID: PA1090064) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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