Historical Compliance Records PA

Plumstead Twp Summer Hill Mead

EPA ID: PA1090157 ยท 1,284 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Plumstead Twp Summer Hill Mead (PA1090157): 16 violations on record since 2021. Within the EPA violation records on file, Plumstead Twp Summer Hill Mead accumulated 16 violations, and every finding is recorded as resolved; the utility supplies water to approximately 1,284 people. Resolution of past violations is not a statement about current water quality.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,284
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
16
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
16
Contaminants Flagged
$621K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Plumstead Twp Summer Hill Mead Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$150,549
Median Household Income
29,324
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
4%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Plumstead Twp Summer Hill Mead have a median household income of $150,549 and about 29,324 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 45% 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

Plumstead Twp Summer Hill Mead'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

35 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 50% 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. 8 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

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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1,295 people
3 violations
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1,300 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $300
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $450

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)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $450 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Plumstead Twp Summer Hill Mead (EPA ID: PA1090157) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,284 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 16 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 16 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
February 1, 2026 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Nitrate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Nitrite Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Arsenic Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Cadmium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Chromium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 CYANIDE Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Mercury Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 CYANIDE Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Antimony, Total Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Beryllium, Total Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Thallium, Total Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Arsenic Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Arsenic Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Barium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Cadmium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
CYANIDE Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Chromium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Antimony, Total Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Chromium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Nitrate Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Mercury Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
CYANIDE Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Antimony, Total Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Beryllium, Total Other Violation 1 No
Thallium, Total Other Violation 1 No
Gross Alpha Monitoring & Reporting 1 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Plumstead Twp Summer Hill Mead (PA1090157) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plumstead Twp Summer Hill Mead water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Plumstead Twp Summer Hill Mead; its 16 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Plumstead Twp Summer Hill Mead serve?

Plumstead Twp Summer Hill Mead serves approximately 1,284 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Plumstead Twp Summer Hill Mead get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 16 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 Plumstead Twp Summer Hill Mead serve? ▼
Plumstead Twp Summer Hill Mead serves approximately 1,284 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Plumstead Twp Summer Hill Mead's water source? ▼
Plumstead Twp Summer Hill Mead draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Plumstead Twp Summer Hill Mead? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Plumstead Twp Summer Hill Mead have a median household income of $150,549 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Plumstead Twp Summer Hill Mead get its water? ▼
Plumstead Twp Summer Hill Mead'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.). Plumstead Twp Summer Hill Mead (PA): 16 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa1090157/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Plumstead Twp Summer Hill Mead (PA): 16 EPA Violations}},
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What You Can Do

1

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3

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