Health Violations Found PA 6 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks

EPA ID: PA1090091 · 974 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Federal data shows 5 unresolved violations at Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks — roughly 974 residents in the service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

D · 53
Avg Safety Score
974
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
34
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
10
Contaminants Flagged
$326K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 2 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$95,042
Median Household Income
37,289
Service Area Population
4%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $95,042 and an estimated 37,289 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks'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.

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

About 1% of homes in Bucks County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks compares to EPA limits

HAA6Br 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Uranium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.03 mg/L
Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk
Barium 6 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L

What This Means For You

HAA6Br at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.

Uranium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.03 mg/L. Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Contaminant 0700 at 12 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Barium at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.014 ppt, PFOS: 0.018 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Uranium was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

D 0 violations
0 violations
D 49 violations
D 26 violations
C 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,600

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 Property Value Decline $16,298

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$15,815
10 years
$31,630
20 years
$63,260

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,600 (one-time) vs. $31,630 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

Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks (EPA ID: PA1090091) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 974 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

6 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 5 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Resolved
November 10, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
November 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 HAA6Br Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 HAA6Br Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Contaminant 2046 Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 Barium Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Unresolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2959 Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Barium Monitoring 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 12 Yes
Barium Inorganic 6 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 3 No
HAA6Br Disinfection Byproducts 2 Yes
Uranium Radionuclides 1 No
Contaminant 2046 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2959 Other Violation 1 No
Radium-228 Radionuclides 1 No

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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 Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks (PA1090091) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks water safe to drink?

Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks has recorded 6 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks serve?

Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks serves approximately 974 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

PFAS Substances Detected in This System

This water system's Consumer Confidence Report disclosed the following PFAS compounds. Levels are from the utility's most recent reporting cycle.

Substance Detected level EPA limit Status
PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
4.9 ppt 4 ppt Above EPA limit
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
5.03 ppt 4 ppt Above EPA limit

In April 2024, EPA finalized the first National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six PFAS. Public water systems have until 2029 to comply. EPA — PFAS regulation overview →

Source: Consumer Confidence Report disclosed by Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. PFAS detection data is sourced from public Consumer Confidence Reports filed by the utility itself.

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
129
Unknown Material
226
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 1996-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 974
Reported to Pennsylvania

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks safe to drink?
Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks has a D safety grade based on 34 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks's water?
Detected contaminants include HAA6Br, Uranium, Contaminant 0700, Lead and Copper Rule. 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 Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks serve?
Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks serves approximately 974 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks's water source?
Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks's service area?
The Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks service area has a median household income of $95,042. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks get its water?
Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks (EPA ID: PA1090091) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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