Historical Compliance Records PA

Spruce Court Apartments

EPA ID: PA1460071 ยท 139 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Spruce Court Apartments (PA1460071): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Records for Spruce Court Apartments show 1 violation over the monitored period, with every finding addressed and officially closed - the provider, which serves approximately 139 people, carries no outstanding enforcement actions in the current EPA dataset and meets all applicable drinking water requirements.

Data: EPA SDWIS

139
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$384K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Spruce Court Apartments Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$106,261
Median Household Income
28,050
Service Area Population
7%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Spruce Court Apartments serves a community with a median household income of $106,261 and an estimated 28,050 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Spruce Court Apartments'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.

Moderate 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
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 41% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Spruce Court Apartments compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 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. 8 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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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 $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,900

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

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 $3,900 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Spruce Court Apartments (EPA ID: PA1460071) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 139 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 19468 in Royersford.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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
November 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report 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
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 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.

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Find the Right Water Filter

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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 Spruce Court Apartments (PA1460071) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spruce Court Apartments water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Spruce Court Apartments; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Spruce Court Apartments serve?

Spruce Court Apartments serves approximately 139 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Spruce Court Apartments get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Spruce Court Apartments's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Spruce Court Apartments serve?
Spruce Court Apartments serves approximately 139 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Spruce Court Apartments's water source?
Spruce Court Apartments draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Spruce Court Apartments's service area?
The Spruce Court Apartments service area has a median household income of $106,261. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Spruce Court Apartments get its water?
Spruce Court Apartments'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Spruce Court Apartments (EPA ID: PA1460071) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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