Current Health-Based Noncompliance PA 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Northridge at Camelback

EPA ID: PA2450124 ยท 330 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Northridge at Camelback (PA2450124): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Northridge at Camelback has 2 EPA violations listed as open in the reviewed federal record - approximately 330 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

330
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
7
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.1228 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2022-09-30) - Above EPA Action Level
5
Contaminants Flagged
$262K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Northridge at Camelback Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$77,599
Median Household Income
31,418
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
12%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Northridge at Camelback 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Northridge at Camelback'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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,890
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $2,340

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Lead Exposure - Child Lifetime Cost $10,000

Per affected child (estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,780
10 years
$15,560
20 years
$31,120

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,340 (one-time) vs. $15,560 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Northridge at Camelback (EPA ID: PA2450124) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 330 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
September 1, 2025 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 12, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2025 Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2022 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 3 No
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate Other Violation 1 No
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Public Notice Treatment Technique 1 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.1228 mg/L Yes 2022-09-30
Lead exceeds EPA action level in at least one sampling location. Consider using a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or NSF/ANSI 58 filter rated for lead removal.

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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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 Northridge at Camelback (PA2450124) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northridge at Camelback water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Northridge at Camelback. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Northridge at Camelback serve?

Northridge at Camelback serves approximately 330 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Northridge at Camelback get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 7 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Northridge at Camelback serve? ▼
Northridge at Camelback serves approximately 330 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Northridge at Camelback's water source? ▼
Northridge at Camelback draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Northridge at Camelback's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.1228 mg/L (sample period ending 2022-09-30). This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Northridge at Camelback? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Northridge at Camelback have a median household income of $77,599 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Northridge at Camelback get its water? ▼
Northridge at Camelback'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Northridge at Camelback (PA): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa2450124/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Northridge at Camelback (EPA ID: PA2450124) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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