Brookmont Health Care Center
EPA ID: PA2450002 · 229 people served · 1 ZIP code
EPA compliance records for Brookmont Health Care Center show 22 unresolved violations — findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 229 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Brookmont Health Care Center Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Brookmont Health Care Center serves a community with a median household income of $92,907 and an estimated 8,586 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Brookmont Health Care Center'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.
About 1% of homes in Monroe 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Brookmont Health Care Center compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 2110 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). 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.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 23 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Organic Carbon at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2110 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
Brookmont Health Care Center (EPA ID: PA2450002) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 229 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 18330 in Effort.
Average Home Safety Score: C (55/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 11, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 11, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 11, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2110 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Total Organic Carbon | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Total Organic Carbon | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 23 | No |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 3 | Yes |
| Copper | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Uranium | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2110 | Other Violation | 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
- 18330 — Effort
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Brookmont Health Care Center (PA2450002) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brookmont Health Care Center water safe to drink?
Brookmont Health Care Center has recorded 2 health-based violations 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 Brookmont Health Care Center serve?
Brookmont Health Care Center serves approximately 229 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Brookmont Health Care Center 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:
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.
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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