Historical Compliance Records PA

Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd

EPA ID: PA1460022 ยท 8,470 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd (PA1460022): a UCMR5 PFAS sample above the level of an EPA PFAS MCL, which takes effect in 2029; this is not a violation. Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd's EPA record lists 4 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 8,470 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

8,470
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
4
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-09-30)
3
Contaminants Flagged
$471K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$151,030
Median Household Income
43,284
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
7%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
39%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd have a median household income of $151,030 and about 43,284 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
90th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

29 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 41% 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. 8 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029. 1 PFAS result was above the value of an enforceable state PFAS standard.

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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8,490 people
D 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 $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $900

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 $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

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 $900 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2023 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2021 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 TTHM 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 2 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records 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: Sample Above an EPA MCL Value or State Standard

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS measurements were above the level of the EPA MCL for that compound (April 2024 rule, which takes effect in 2029) or above an applicable state drinking-water standard; a monitoring result above that level is not by itself a violation.

Samples collected
377
Detections
83
Latest sample
9/20/2023
Highest analyte
PFOA: 235 ppt
Analyte Max detected EPA MCL (compliance required from 2029) Status
PFOA 235 ppt 4 ppt
PA standard: 14 ppt
Above state standard
PFOS 15 ppt 4 ppt
PA standard: 18 ppt
Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)
PFBS 15.3 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFHxA 10.9 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFPeA 8.4 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFBA 6.6 ppt No federal MCL โ€”

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 4 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 Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd serve? ▼
Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd serves approximately 8,470 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd's water source? ▼
Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.003 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-09-30). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd have a median household income of $151,030 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd get its water? ▼
Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd'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.). Collegeville Trappe Joint Pwd (PA): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa1460022/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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