Historical Compliance Records PA 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

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

F ยท 39
Avg Safety Score
822,600
People Served
92
ZIP Codes Served
30
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-09-30)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
17
Contaminants Flagged
$390K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

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

$113,212
Median Household Income
1,793,735
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
19%
Disadvantaged Population
29th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
81%
Pre-1986 Housing

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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
56th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
83th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 83th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

66 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 92% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state drinking-water standard (enforceable)); check current state rules: PFOA: 14 ppt, PFOS: 18 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

C 0 violations
D 33 violations
Erie City Water Authority
220,001 people
B 16 violations
York Water Company
206,762 people
C 5 violations
West View Water Authority
200,000 people
C 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $580
Water Filtration $313
Total Estimated Cost $893

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

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 $893 (one-time) vs. $15,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 30 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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.

Samples collected
1450
Detections
225
Latest sample
12/11/2024
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 21.8 ppt
Analyte Max detected EPA MCL (compliance required from 2029) Status
PFOA 12.6 ppt 4 ppt
PA standard: 14 ppt
Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)
PFNA 12 ppt 10 ppt Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)
PFPeA 21.8 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFHxA 17.2 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFBA 10.1 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFBS 9.5 ppt No federal MCL โ€”

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, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Aqua Pa Main System safe to drink? ▼
Aqua Pa Main System has 30 recorded violations since 2021. The F shown is a ZIP-area score, not a grade for this utility; see the violation table for what was violated.
Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 30 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Aqua Pa Main System serve? ▼
Aqua Pa Main System serves approximately 822,600 people with drinking water across 92 ZIP codes.
What is Aqua Pa Main System's water source? ▼
Aqua Pa Main System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Aqua Pa Main System's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Aqua Pa Main System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Aqua Pa Main System have a median household income of $113,212 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Aqua Pa Main System get its water? ▼
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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Aqua Pa Main System (PA): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa1460073/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Aqua Pa Main System (PA): 1 Health Violation}},
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

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

3

Contact your utility

Aqua Pa Main System (EPA ID: PA1460073) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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