Current Noncompliance PA

Borough of Dublin

EPA ID: PA1090107 ยท 2,200 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Borough of Dublin (PA1090107): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Borough of Dublin carries 1 open EPA violation that remain unresolved in the federal system - approximately 2,200 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,200
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
2
Contaminants Flagged
$356K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Borough of Dublin Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$75,000
Median Household Income
2,176
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Borough of Dublin serves a community with a median household income of $75,000 and an estimated 2,176 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

Borough of Dublin'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Borough of Dublin compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 0700 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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2,200 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Lead Pipe Replacement $4,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $6,900

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $6,900 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Borough of Dublin (EPA ID: PA1090107) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,200 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 18917 in Dublin.

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: 3 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 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Contaminant 0700 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Borough of Dublin (PA1090107) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Borough of Dublin 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 Borough of Dublin serve?

Borough of Dublin serves approximately 2,200 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Borough of Dublin get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Borough of Dublin's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Contaminant 0700. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Borough of Dublin serve?
Borough of Dublin serves approximately 2,200 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Borough of Dublin's water source?
Borough of Dublin draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Borough of Dublin's service area?
The Borough of Dublin service area has a median household income of $75,000. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Borough of Dublin get its water?
Borough of Dublin'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.). Borough of Dublin (PA): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa1090107/
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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

Borough of Dublin (EPA ID: PA1090107) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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