Historical Compliance Records PA 2 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Wetherill Estates

EPA ID: PA1150209 ยท 250 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Wetherill Estates (PA1150209): 2 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Wetherill Estates, 11 violations are listed in the dataset, and none is recorded as open for the 250 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

250
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
11
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
4
Contaminants Flagged
$622K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Wetherill Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$210,227
Median Household Income
17,071
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
7%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
24%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Wetherill Estates have a median household income of $210,227 and about 17,071 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Wetherill Estates'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
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. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

18 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
PEX or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
47 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 28% 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. 6 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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5 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $800

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 $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $800 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Wetherill Estates (EPA ID: PA1150209) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 250 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 19425 in Chester Springs.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 11 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 11 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
May 1, 2023 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 13, 2021 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2021 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved
May 1, 2021 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 13, 2021 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Groundwater 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
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 6 Yes
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Public Notice 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.

  • 19425 - Chester Springs

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Wetherill Estates (PA1150209) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wetherill Estates water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Wetherill Estates; its 11 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Wetherill Estates serve?

Wetherill Estates serves approximately 250 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Wetherill Estates get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 11 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 Wetherill Estates serve? ▼
Wetherill Estates serves approximately 250 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Wetherill Estates's water source? ▼
Wetherill Estates 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 Wetherill Estates? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Wetherill Estates have a median household income of $210,227 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Wetherill Estates get its water? ▼
Wetherill Estates'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.). Wetherill Estates (PA): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa1150209/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Wetherill Estates (PA): 2 Health Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa1150209/}
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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

Wetherill Estates (EPA ID: PA1150209) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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