Pa Amer Water Company Fallbrook
EPA ID: PA2359006 · 2,851 people served · 16 ZIP codes
Pa Amer Water Company Fallbrook carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 2,851 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pa Amer Water Company Fallbrook Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Pa Amer Water Company Fallbrook serves a community with a median household income of $57,404 and an estimated 97,098 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 34% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Pa Amer Water Company Fallbrook'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.
About 1% of homes in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 67th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
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
Pa Amer Water Company Fallbrook (EPA ID: PA2359006) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,851 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 16 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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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
Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 14 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 18407 — Carbondale
- 18421 — Forest City
- 18701 — Wilkes Barre
- 18702 — Wilkes Barre
- 18703 — Wilkes Barre
- 18705 — Wilkes Barre
- 18706 — Wilkes Barre
- 18710 — Wilkes Barre
- 18711 — Wilkes Barre
- 18762 — Wilkes Barre
- 18764 — Wilkes Barre
- 18765 — Wilkes Barre
- 18766 — Wilkes Barre
- 18767 — Wilkes Barre
- 18769 — Wilkes Barre
- 18773 — Wilkes Barre
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pa Amer Water Company Fallbrook (PA2359006) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pa Amer Water Company Fallbrook water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Pa Amer Water Company Fallbrook has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Pa Amer Water Company Fallbrook serve?
Pa Amer Water Company Fallbrook serves approximately 2,851 people across 16 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Pa Amer Water Company Fallbrook get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.