Current Noncompliance PA 4 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department

EPA ID: PA2450023 · 13,000 people served · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department (PA2450023): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. With 1 unresolved EPA violation, E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department is currently out of full compliance - approximately 13,000 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D · 50
Avg Safety Score
13,000
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
16
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
5
Contaminants Flagged
$246K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$90,488
Median Household Income
28,413
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $90,488 and an estimated 28,413 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Radium-226 at 4 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.

Radium-228 at 4 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.

Gross Alpha at 2 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Whitehall Twp Authority
13,063 people
0 violations
Aqua Pa Hatboro
12,901 people
F 60 violations
Boro of Waynesboro
13,200 people
D 40 violations
Quakertown Boro
12,800 people
20 violations
D 7 violations

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 $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,000 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department (EPA ID: PA2450023) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 13,000 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 18301 in East Stroudsburg.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (50/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 12 resolved, 3 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
April 30, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
October 25, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 4 Yes
Radium-226 Radionuclides 4 No
Radium-228 Radionuclides 4 No
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 2 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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.

  • 18301 - East Stroudsburg

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department (PA2450023) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department 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 E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department serve?

E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department serves approximately 13,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department 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.

Samples collected
348

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 →

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department safe to drink?
E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department has a D safety grade based on 16 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Radium-226, Radium-228, Gross Alpha. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department serve?
E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department serves approximately 13,000 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department's water source?
E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department's service area?
The E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department service area has a median household income of $90,488. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department get its water?
E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department: 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa2450023/
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What You Can Do

1

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3

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