Water System Report PA

Bradford County Sewer & Water

EPA ID: PA2080033 · 700 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring for Bradford County Sewer & Water: clean, five years, 700 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

700
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$166K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bradford County Sewer & Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,997
Median Household Income
4,653
Service Area Population
14%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bradford County Sewer & Water serves a community with a median household income of $60,997 and an estimated 4,653 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Bradford County Sewer & Water'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Bradford County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 98% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

D 14 violations
C 24 violations
C 0 violations
D 6 violations
Oak Ridge Authority
700 people
C 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Lead Pipe Replacement $4,320
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $6,720

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

Bradford County Sewer & Water (EPA ID: PA2080033) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 700 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 16947 in Troy.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 Bradford County Sewer & Water (PA2080033) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bradford County Sewer & Water water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Bradford County Sewer & Water has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Bradford County Sewer & Water serve?

Bradford County Sewer & Water serves approximately 700 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Bradford County Sewer & Water get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
5
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 1996-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 700
Reported to Pennsylvania

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Bradford County Sewer & Water meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bradford County Sewer & Water serve?
Bradford County Sewer & Water serves approximately 700 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Bradford County Sewer & Water's water source?
Bradford County Sewer & Water draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bradford County Sewer & Water's service area?
The Bradford County Sewer & Water service area has a median household income of $60,997. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bradford County Sewer & Water get its water?
Bradford County Sewer & Water'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.
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