Water System Report PA

Pocono/jackson Water Authority

EPA ID: PA2450122 · 2,100 people served · 4 ZIP codes

EPA data: Pocono/jackson Water Authority — zero violations, five years, 2,100 served.

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

2,100
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$242K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 1 (2026). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pocono/jackson Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$86,414
Median Household Income
77,424
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pocono/jackson Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $86,414 and an estimated 77,424 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?

Groundwater

Pocono/jackson Water Authority'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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Lead Pipe Replacement Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Lead Pipe Replacement $945
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $3,795

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

Pocono/jackson Water Authority (EPA ID: PA2450122) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,100 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pocono/jackson Water Authority (PA2450122) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pocono/jackson Water Authority water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Pocono/jackson Water Authority has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Pocono/jackson Water Authority serve?

Pocono/jackson Water Authority serves approximately 2,100 people across 4 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Pocono/jackson Water Authority 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
152
Unknown Material
1
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
Population served: 2,100
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Pocono/jackson Water Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Pocono/jackson Water Authority serve?
Pocono/jackson Water Authority serves approximately 2,100 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Pocono/jackson Water Authority's water source?
Pocono/jackson Water Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Pocono/jackson Water Authority's service area?
The Pocono/jackson Water Authority service area has a median household income of $86,414. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Pocono/jackson Water Authority get its water?
Pocono/jackson Water Authority'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.
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