Current Noncompliance PA

Artesian Water Pa Inc.

EPA ID: PA1150002 ยท 95 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Artesian Water Pa Inc. (PA1150002): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Right now, Artesian Water Pa Inc. shows 1 EPA violation marked active and unresolved - the provider continues to supply approximately 95 residents while each finding awaits closure.

Data: EPA SDWIS

95
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
4
Contaminants Flagged
$494K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Artesian Water Pa Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$152,264
Median Household Income
10,401
Service Area Population
7%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
44%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Artesian Water Pa Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $152,264 and an estimated 10,401 residents across its service area. Approximately 44% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Artesian Water Pa Inc.'s water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Artesian Water Pa Inc. compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

E. coli at 1 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 9 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.
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E. coli was detected in this water system. UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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.)

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 $3,000 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Artesian Water Pa Inc. (EPA ID: PA1150002) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 95 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 19350 in Landenberg.

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
December 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2025 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report 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 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
E. coli Microbiological 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 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 the full compliance record for Artesian Water Pa Inc. (PA1150002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artesian Water Pa Inc. 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 Artesian Water Pa Inc. serve?

Artesian Water Pa Inc. serves approximately 95 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Artesian Water Pa Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Artesian Water Pa Inc.'s water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, E. coli, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Artesian Water Pa Inc. serve?
Artesian Water Pa Inc. serves approximately 95 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Artesian Water Pa Inc.'s water source?
Artesian Water Pa Inc. draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Artesian Water Pa Inc.'s service area?
The Artesian Water Pa Inc. service area has a median household income of $152,264. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Artesian Water Pa Inc. get its water?
Artesian Water Pa Inc.'s water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Artesian Water Pa Inc. (EPA ID: PA1150002) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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