Historical Compliance Records PA 8 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks

EPA ID: PA1090091 ยท 974 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks (PA1090091): 8 past health-based violations, since resolved. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks, 89 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 974 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

974
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
89
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
42
Contaminants Flagged
$313K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$95,000
Median Household Income
733
Service Area Population
4%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $95,000 and an estimated 733 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% 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

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.

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

79 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks compares to EPA limits

PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
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

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

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 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 $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $600
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 $15,645

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$15,325
10 years
$30,650
20 years
$61,300

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,600 (one-time) vs. $30,650 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 serves ZIP code 18970 in Trumbauersville.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 89 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 89 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
January 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Resolved
November 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 PFNA Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 HAA6Br Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 HAA6Br Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Contaminant 2036 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Contaminant 2046 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 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

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 7 Yes
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 6 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2046 Other Violation 3 No
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 2033 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2034 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 2 No
Atrazine Organic 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.

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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.

  • 18970 - Trumbauersville

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?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks; its 89 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks serve?

Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks serves approximately 974 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks's water?
Detected contaminants include PFNA, Contaminant 2015, Atrazine, Benzene. 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 1 ZIP code.
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 $95,000. 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks (PA): 8 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa1090091/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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