R Own Lake Inc.
EPA ID: PA2450010 · 30 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for R Own Lake Inc. (PA2450010): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. R Own Lake Inc.'s EPA file includes 1 unresolved violation; the utility supplies water to approximately 30 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for R Own Lake Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with R Own Lake Inc. have a median household income of $98,477 and about 14,333 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
R Own Lake Inc.'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.
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
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
R Own Lake Inc. (EPA ID: PA2450010) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 30 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 39 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2025 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2025 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2025 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 13 | No |
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 6 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 5 | No |
| Barium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Cadmium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Chromium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Fluoride | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Selenium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nickel | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nitrite | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nickel | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Selenium | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Mercury | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Beryllium, Total | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Thallium, Total | Other Violation | 1 | No |
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.
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
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: 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 R Own Lake Inc. (PA2450010) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is R Own Lake Inc. water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does R Own Lake Inc. serve?
R Own Lake Inc. serves approximately 30 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does R Own Lake Inc. get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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