Pa American Audubon
EPA ID: PA1460055 ยท 8,200 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pa American Audubon (PA1460055): PFAS sampling above the current EPA limit (UCMR5). A total of 862 EPA violations spanning the past five monitoring years sit on Pa American Audubon's record - every finding has been officially cleared, and the supplier now holds current compliance status for its service population of approximately 8,200 people, with no outstanding enforcement of any kind.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pa American Audubon Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Pa American Audubon serves a community with a median household income of $111,234 and an estimated 87,894 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
Pa American Audubon'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th 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 90th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Pa American Audubon compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 14 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 14 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Contaminant 2015 at 18 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Chlorodibromomethane at 14 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Atrazine at 18 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 18 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.
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
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
Pa American Audubon (EPA ID: PA1460055) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 8,200 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 862 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Radium-226 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Radium-228 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2033 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 44 | No |
| Contaminant 2033 | Other Violation | 20 | No |
| Contaminant 2005 | Other Violation | 18 | No |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other Violation | 18 | No |
| Contaminant 2015 | Other Violation | 18 | No |
| Contaminant 2035 | Other Violation | 18 | No |
| Contaminant 2037 | Other Violation | 18 | No |
| Atrazine | Organic | 18 | No |
| Contaminant 2042 | Other Violation | 18 | No |
| Benzene | Organic | 18 | No |
| Contaminant 2051 | Other Violation | 18 | No |
| Contaminant 2065 | Other Violation | 18 | No |
| Contaminant 2067 | Other Violation | 18 | No |
| Contaminant 2274 | Other Violation | 18 | No |
| Contaminant 2306 | Other Violation | 18 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.004 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 the full compliance record for Pa American Audubon (PA1460055) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pa American Audubon water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Pa American Audubon; its 862 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Pa American Audubon serve?
Pa American Audubon serves approximately 8,200 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Pa American Audubon get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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) โ per-system federal sampling, 2023โ2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ
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How to cite this page
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