Historical Compliance Records PA 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Aqua Pa Hamilton Water Company

EPA ID: PA2450044 · 1,500 people served · 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Aqua Pa Hamilton Water Company (PA2450044): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Despite the 2 historical violations in its record, Aqua Pa Hamilton Water Company has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 1,500 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D · 51
Avg Safety Score
1,500
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$262K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Aqua Pa Hamilton Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$82,833
Median Household Income
42,459
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Aqua Pa Hamilton Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $82,833 and an estimated 42,459 residents across its service area. 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?

Groundwater

Aqua Pa Hamilton Water Company'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.

Moderate 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. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Aqua Pa Hamilton Water Company compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 0700 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,633
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,260
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $4,293

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $4,293 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Aqua Pa Hamilton Water Company (EPA ID: PA2450044) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,500 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (51/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
August 1, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Health-based 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 2 Yes

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 the full compliance record for Aqua Pa Hamilton Water Company (PA2450044) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aqua Pa Hamilton Water Company water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Aqua Pa Hamilton Water Company; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Aqua Pa Hamilton Water Company serve?

Aqua Pa Hamilton Water Company serves approximately 1,500 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Aqua Pa Hamilton Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Aqua Pa Hamilton Water Company safe to drink?
Aqua Pa Hamilton Water Company has a D safety grade based on 2 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Aqua Pa Hamilton Water Company's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 0700. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Aqua Pa Hamilton Water Company serve?
Aqua Pa Hamilton Water Company serves approximately 1,500 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Aqua Pa Hamilton Water Company's water source?
Aqua Pa Hamilton Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Aqua Pa Hamilton Water Company's service area?
The Aqua Pa Hamilton Water Company service area has a median household income of $82,833. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Aqua Pa Hamilton Water Company get its water?
Aqua Pa Hamilton Water Company'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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