Historical Compliance Records PA

Red Hill Water Authority

EPA ID: PA1460039 · 2,500 people served · 6 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Red Hill Water Authority (PA1460039): 92 EPA violations in the last five years. Although 92 violations appeared on Red Hill Water Authority's record, all have been remedied - currently compliant, 2,500 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

F · 33
Avg Safety Score
2,500
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
92
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
46
Contaminants Flagged
$314K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Red Hill Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade F

Service Area Demographics

$101,149
Median Household Income
68,784
Service Area Population
18%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
45th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Red Hill Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $101,149 and an estimated 68,784 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Red Hill 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
65th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
85th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 65th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 85th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Red Hill Water Authority compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Contaminant 2015 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Contaminant 2110 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen)
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Contaminant 2015 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 2110 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 27 detections recorded. 11 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.

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 2015 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

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $933
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,733

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,733 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Red Hill Water Authority (EPA ID: PA1460039) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,500 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: F (33/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 6 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 92 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 92 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, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Tribromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 HAA6Br Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 HAA9 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Bromate Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Chlorate Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Chloramine 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 2005 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2032 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2034 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2041 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2042 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2046 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2051 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2065 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2067 Other Violation 3 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.

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 Red Hill Water Authority (PA1460039) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Red Hill Water Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Red Hill Water Authority; its 92 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Red Hill Water Authority serve?

Red Hill Water Authority serves approximately 2,500 people across 6 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Red Hill Water Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Red Hill Water Authority safe to drink?
Red Hill Water Authority has a F safety grade based on 92 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Red Hill Water Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Contaminant 2015, Contaminant 2110. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Red Hill Water Authority serve?
Red Hill Water Authority serves approximately 2,500 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Red Hill Water Authority's water source?
Red Hill Water Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Red Hill Water Authority's service area?
The Red Hill Water Authority service area has a median household income of $101,149. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Red Hill Water Authority get its water?
Red Hill 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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

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