Historical Compliance Records PA

Dock Woods Community

EPA ID: PA1460010 ยท 72 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Dock Woods Community (PA1460010): 5 EPA violations in the last five years. Although 5 violations appeared on Dock Woods Community's record, all have been remedied - currently compliant, 72 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

72
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
4
Contaminants Flagged
$713K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dock Woods Community Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$215,313
Median Household Income
4,378
Service Area Population
4%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Dock Woods Community serves a community with a median household income of $215,313 and an estimated 4,378 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% 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

Dock Woods Community'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
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. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

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

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Dock Woods Community compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 1009 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.004 mg/L
Intestinal damage, bone damage

What This Means For You

Contaminant 1009 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.004 mg/L. Intestinal damage, bone damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Contaminant 1008 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. 7 detections recorded. 2 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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Contaminant 1009 was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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72 people
18 violations
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80 people
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Riveredge Rentals
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,600

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

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 $3,600 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Dock Woods Community (EPA ID: PA1460010) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 72 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 18977 in Washington Crossing.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 5 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 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
October 1, 2024 Contaminant 1009 Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2023 Contaminant 1008 Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2023 Contaminant 1009 Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2021 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 1009 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 1008 Other Violation 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.

  • 18977 - Washington Crossing

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Dock Woods Community (PA1460010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dock Woods Community water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Dock Woods Community; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Dock Woods Community serve?

Dock Woods Community serves approximately 72 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Dock Woods Community get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Dock Woods Community's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 1009, Contaminant 1008, 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 Dock Woods Community serve?
Dock Woods Community serves approximately 72 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Dock Woods Community's water source?
Dock Woods Community draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Dock Woods Community's service area?
The Dock Woods Community service area has a median household income of $215,313. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Dock Woods Community get its water?
Dock Woods Community'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

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Dock Woods Community (PA): 5 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa1460010/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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