Yerkes Water Association
EPA ID: PA1460064 · 165 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Yerkes Water Association has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 165 residents.
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 1 (2024) to 2 (2026). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Yerkes Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Yerkes Water Association 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?
Yerkes Water Association'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
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.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Yerkes Water Association (EPA ID: PA1460064) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 165 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: D (40/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Yerkes Water Association (PA1460064) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yerkes Water Association water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Yerkes Water Association has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Yerkes Water Association serve?
Yerkes Water Association serves approximately 165 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Yerkes Water Association get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
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