Hca Hazleton Division
EPA ID: PA2408001 · 45,000 people served · 15 ZIP codes
In the current EPA monitoring period, Hca Hazleton Division has 5 violations still listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 45,000 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 4 (2021) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Hca Hazleton Division Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Hca Hazleton Division serves a community with a median household income of $63,373 and an estimated 74,402 residents across its service area. Approximately 85% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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?
Hca Hazleton Division'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 2% of homes in Luzerne 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 66th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Hca Hazleton Division compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 1009 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.004 mg/L. Intestinal damage, bone damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Uranium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.03 mg/L. Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Contaminant 1009 was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Hca Hazleton Division (EPA ID: PA2408001) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 45,000 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 15 ZIP codes across 14 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: D (49/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 15, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2024 | Contaminant 1009 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2063 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Lead | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 17, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 7 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 6 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 1009 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Uranium | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2063 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 10 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 5 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.
- 18201 — Hazleton
- 18202 — Hazleton
- 18216 — Beaver Meadows
- 18221 — Drifton
- 18222 — Drums
- 18223 — Ebervale
- 18224 — Freeland
- 18225 — Harleigh
- 18234 — Lattimer Mines
- 18241 — Nuremberg
- 18242 — Oneida
- 18248 — Sheppton
- 18249 — Sugarloaf
- 18256 — Weston
- 18661 — White Haven
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hca Hazleton Division (PA2408001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hca Hazleton Division water safe to drink?
Hca Hazleton Division has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Hca Hazleton Division serve?
Hca Hazleton Division serves approximately 45,000 people across 15 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Hca Hazleton Division get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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