Water System Report PA

E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department

EPA ID: PA2450023 · 13,000 people served · 2 ZIP codes

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 13,000 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

13,000
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$233K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 7 (2022) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$88,766
Median Household Income
46,006
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $88,766 and an estimated 46,006 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% 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.

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

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.

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Whitehall Twp Authority
13,063 people
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Boro of Waynesboro
13,200 people
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Quakertown Boro
12,800 people
D 22 violations
0 violations
D 12 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.

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 provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

  • 18301 — East Stroudsburg
  • 18302 — 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?

Based on EPA records, E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department serve?

E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department serves approximately 13,000 people across 2 ZIP codes 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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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
1,910
Unknown Material
837
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-06-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 13,000
Reported to Pennsylvania

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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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

Should I use a water filter?
E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department serve?
E Stroudsburg Boro Water Department serves approximately 13,000 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
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 $88,766. 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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