Upper Hanover Water Authority
EPA ID: PA1460036 · 4,600 people served · 5 ZIP codes
Upper Hanover Water Authority shows 7 open EPA violations in current federal records for approximately 4,600 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2023) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Upper Hanover Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Upper Hanover Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $95,052 and an estimated 25,825 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Upper Hanover Water Authority'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.
About 1% of homes in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
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 Upper Hanover Water Authority compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Contaminant 0700 at 12 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 10 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 6 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. 16 detections recorded. 8 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Upper Hanover Water Authority (EPA ID: PA1460036) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 4,600 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Contaminant 2326 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 16, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2306 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2306 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| September 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2306 | Monitoring | 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 | 12 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 10 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 6 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 5 | No |
| Contaminant 2306 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Copper | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2033 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2326 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2959 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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 the full compliance record for Upper Hanover Water Authority (PA1460036) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Upper Hanover Water Authority water safe to drink?
Upper Hanover Water Authority has recorded 2 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Upper Hanover Water Authority serve?
Upper Hanover Water Authority serves approximately 4,600 people across 5 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Upper Hanover Water Authority get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below 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 →
PFAS Substances Detected in This System
This water system's Consumer Confidence Report disclosed the following PFAS compounds. Levels are from the utility's most recent reporting cycle.
In April 2024, EPA finalized the first National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six PFAS. Public water systems have until 2029 to comply. EPA — PFAS regulation overview →
Source: Consumer Confidence Report disclosed by Upper Hanover Water Authority.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. PFAS detection data is sourced from public Consumer Confidence Reports filed by the utility itself.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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Upper Hanover Water Authority (EPA ID: PA1460036) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.