Historical Compliance Records PA 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint Ma

EPA ID: PA2400048 ยท 3,230 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint Ma (PA2400048): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. 33 violations on file at Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint Ma, none open; 3,230 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,230
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
33
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.03 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 1999-06-30) - Above EPA Action Level
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
29
Contaminants Flagged
$228K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint Ma Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$95,820
Median Household Income
15,179
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
34%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint Ma have a median household income of $95,820 and about 15,179 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 34% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint Ma's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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16 violations
Lykens Boro Authority
3,220 people
42 violations
Walker Twp Water Assoc
3,250 people
23 violations
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2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint Ma (EPA ID: PA2400048) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 3,230 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 33 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 33 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, 2023 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2023 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2023 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Endrin Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 BHC-GAMMA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Methoxychlor Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Toxaphene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Diquat Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Endothall Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Glyphosate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 OXAMYL Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Simazine Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Carbofuran Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Atrazine Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 LASSO Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 2,3,7,8-TCDD Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Heptachlor Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 5 Yes
Endrin Other Violation 1 No
BHC-GAMMA Other Violation 1 No
Methoxychlor Other Violation 1 No
Toxaphene Other Violation 1 No
Diquat Other Violation 1 No
Endothall Other Violation 1 No
Glyphosate Other Violation 1 No
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate Other Violation 1 No
OXAMYL Other Violation 1 No
Simazine Other Violation 1 No
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Other Violation 1 No
Carbofuran Other Violation 1 No
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.03 mg/L (1999-06-30).

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

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint Ma (PA2400048) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint Ma water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint Ma; its 33 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint Ma serve?

Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint Ma serves approximately 3,230 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint Ma get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 33 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 Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint Ma serve? ▼
Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint Ma serves approximately 3,230 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint Ma's water source? ▼
Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint Ma draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint Ma's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.03 mg/L (sample period ending 1999-06-30). This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint Ma? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint Ma have a median household income of $95,820 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 34% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint Ma get its water? ▼
Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint Ma's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint Ma (PA): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa2400048/
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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

Conyngham Sugarloaf Joint Ma (EPA ID: PA2400048) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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