Water System Report PA

Aqua Pa Sand Springs

EPA ID: PA2400140 ยท 1,383 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Aqua Pa Sand Springs (PA2400140): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm Aqua Pa Sand Springs has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window - covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 1,383 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,383
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$228K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Aqua Pa Sand Springs Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$102,656
Median Household Income
9,946
Service Area Population
34%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Aqua Pa Sand Springs serves a community with a median household income of $102,656 and an estimated 9,946 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Aqua Pa Sand Springs'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
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

27 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
43 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 39% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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 Sand Springs (EPA ID: PA2400140) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,383 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 18222 in Drums.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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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 the full compliance record for Aqua Pa Sand Springs (PA2400140) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aqua Pa Sand Springs water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Aqua Pa Sand Springs in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Aqua Pa Sand Springs serve?

Aqua Pa Sand Springs serves approximately 1,383 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Aqua Pa Sand Springs get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Aqua Pa Sand Springs meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Aqua Pa Sand Springs serve?
Aqua Pa Sand Springs serves approximately 1,383 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Aqua Pa Sand Springs's water source?
Aqua Pa Sand Springs draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Aqua Pa Sand Springs's service area?
The Aqua Pa Sand Springs service area has a median household income of $102,656. EPA EJScreen data classifies 34% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Aqua Pa Sand Springs get its water?
Aqua Pa Sand Springs'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Aqua Pa Sand Springs Water Quality Report, PA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa2400140/
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