Bcra Pocono Jackson System
EPA ID: PA2450122 · 2,100 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Bcra Pocono Jackson System (PA2450122): 6 violations on record since 2021. Bcra Pocono Jackson System's EPA record lists 6 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 2,100 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bcra Pocono Jackson System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Bcra Pocono Jackson System have a median household income of $77,599 and about 31,418 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Bcra Pocono Jackson System'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
Bcra Pocono Jackson System (EPA ID: PA2450122) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,100 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: 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 11, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Nitrite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Asbestos | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Nitrite | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Asbestos | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 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.
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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 Bcra Pocono Jackson System (PA2450122) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bcra Pocono Jackson System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Bcra Pocono Jackson System; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Bcra Pocono Jackson System serve?
Bcra Pocono Jackson System serves approximately 2,100 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Bcra Pocono Jackson System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
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