Historical Compliance Records PA 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

North Coventry Water System

EPA ID: PA1150220 ยท 2,907 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for North Coventry Water System (PA1150220): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Past violations at North Coventry Water System total 13, all marked resolved; it supplies 2,907 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,907
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
13
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.8 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2003-06-30) - Above EPA Action Level
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
6
Contaminants Flagged
$383K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for North Coventry Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$106,167
Median Household Income
18,309
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
7%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with North Coventry Water System have a median household income of $106,167 and about 18,309 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 63% 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

North Coventry Water System'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

51 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

13 violations
C 1 violation
1 violation
D 9 violations
101 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

North Coventry Water System (EPA ID: PA1150220) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,907 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 19465 in Pottstown.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 13 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 13 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, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 11, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
April 11, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
December 11, 2021 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved
February 10, 2021 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 4 No
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 3 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 3 No
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 1 Yes

Health Risk Details

E. coli (EPA limit: MCLG of zero; positive samples require repeat testing under the Revised Total Coliform Rule)

Some E. coli strains can cause severe GI illness and kidney failure, especially in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): UV disinfection, chlorination, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.8 mg/L (2003-06-30).

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

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 North Coventry Water System (PA1150220) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Coventry Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for North Coventry Water System; its 13 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does North Coventry Water System serve?

North Coventry Water System serves approximately 2,907 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does North Coventry Water System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 13 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 North Coventry Water System serve? ▼
North Coventry Water System serves approximately 2,907 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is North Coventry Water System's water source? ▼
North Coventry Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in North Coventry Water System's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.8 mg/L (sample period ending 2003-06-30). This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with North Coventry Water System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to North Coventry Water System have a median household income of $106,167 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does North Coventry Water System get its water? ▼
North Coventry Water System'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. 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.). North Coventry Water System (PA): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa1150220/
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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

North Coventry Water System (EPA ID: PA1150220) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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