Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd
EPA ID: PA1460022 · 8,470 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd (PA1460022): PFAS sampling above the current EPA limit (UCMR5). Over the tracked period, Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd logged 4 EPA violations - each has been remedied, and the system now supplies 8,470 people in good standing.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd serves a community with a median household income of $151,030 and an estimated 43,284 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Contaminant 0700 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
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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.
System Overview
Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd (EPA ID: PA1460022) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 8,470 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 19426 in Collegeville.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 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 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2021 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 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 0700 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.003 mg/L | No | N/A |
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.
- 19426 - Collegeville
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd (PA1460022) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd serve?
Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd serves approximately 8,470 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd (PA): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa1460022/
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