Aqua Pa Main System
EPA ID: PA1460073 ยท 822,600 people served ยท 92 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Aqua Pa Main System (PA1460073): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Aqua Pa Main System has 30 EPA violations on record, all marked resolved in the federal data; the utility serves 822,600 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Aqua Pa Main System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: F
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Aqua Pa Main System have a median household income of $113,212 and about 1,793,735 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 81% 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?
Aqua Pa Main System'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 83th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 805 detections recorded. 263 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania
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
Aqua Pa Main System (EPA ID: PA1460073) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 822,600 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 92 ZIP codes across 78 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: F (39/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 59 of 92 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
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 13, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Arsenic | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Barium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Cadmium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Chromium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | CYANIDE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Fluoride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Mercury | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Fluoride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | CYANIDE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Antimony, Total | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Beryllium, Total | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Thallium, Total | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Arsenic | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Barium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Cadmium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Chromium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | CYANIDE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Chlorite | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Arsenic | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Barium | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Cadmium | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| CYANIDE | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Chromium | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Antimony, Total | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Chromium | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| CYANIDE | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Antimony, Total | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Beryllium, Total | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Thallium, Total | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2025-09-30 |
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
80 of 92 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1. 12 of 92 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
This system serves 92 ZIP codes:
18966 ยท 19001 ยท 19002 ยท 19003 ยท 19004 19006 ยท 19008 ยท 19009 ยท 19010 ยท 19012 19013 ยท 19014 ยท 19015 ยท 19017 ยท 19018 19020 ยท 19022 ยท 19023 ยท 19025 ยท 19026 19027 ยท 19029 ยท 19031 ยท 19032 ยท 19033 19034 ยท 19035 ยท 19036 ยท 19038 ยท 19040 19041 ยท 19043 ยท 19044 ยท 19046 ยท 19050 19052 ยท 19053 ยท 19063 ยท 19064 ยท 19066 19070 ยท 19072 ยท 19073 ยท 19074 ยท 19075 19076 ยท 19078 ยท 19079 ยท 19081 ยท 19082 19083 ยท 19085 ยท 19086 ยท 19087 ยท 19090 19094 ยท 19095 ยท 19096 ยท 19111 ยท 19113 19115 ยท 19116 ยท 19118 ยท 19120 ยท 19126 19128 ยท 19131 ยท 19138 ยท 19150 ยท 19151 19153 ยท 19301 ยท 19312 ยท 19317 ยท 19319 19333 ยท 19341 ยท 19342 ยท 19345 ยท 19355 19373 ยท 19380 ยท 19382 ยท 19383 ยท 19401 19405 ยท 19406 ยท 19422 ยท 19428 ยท 19444 19460 ยท 19462
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Aqua Pa Main System (PA1460073) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aqua Pa Main System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Aqua Pa Main System; its 30 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Aqua Pa Main System serve?
Aqua Pa Main System serves approximately 822,600 people across 92 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Aqua Pa Main System get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Sample Above an EPA MCL Value or State Standard
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS measurements were above the level of the EPA MCL for that compound (April 2024 rule, which takes effect in 2029) or above an applicable state drinking-water standard; a monitoring result above that level is not by itself a violation.
EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ per-system federal sampling, 2023โ2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
- #12 / 100 Highest Exposure Burden (U.S.)
- #1 / 50 Highest Exposure Burden (Pennsylvania)
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Aqua Pa Main System (PA): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa1460073/
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