Water System Report PA

Pawc Blue Mt Lake

EPA ID: PA2450133 ยท 1,753 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pawc Blue Mt Lake (PA2450133): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm Pawc Blue Mt Lake has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window - covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 1,753 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,753
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$233K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pawc Blue Mt Lake 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 Pawc Blue Mt Lake 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Pawc Blue Mt Lake'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

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
28 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 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

Pawc Blue Mt Lake (EPA ID: PA2450133) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,753 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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.

  • 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 Pawc Blue Mt Lake (PA2450133) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pawc Blue Mt Lake water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Pawc Blue Mt Lake in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Pawc Blue Mt Lake serve?

Pawc Blue Mt Lake serves approximately 1,753 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Pawc Blue Mt Lake get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Pawc Blue Mt Lake meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Pawc Blue Mt Lake serve?
Pawc Blue Mt Lake serves approximately 1,753 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Pawc Blue Mt Lake's water source?
Pawc Blue Mt Lake draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Pawc Blue Mt Lake's service area?
The Pawc Blue Mt Lake 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 Pawc Blue Mt Lake get its water?
Pawc Blue Mt Lake'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pawc Blue Mt Lake Water Quality Report, PA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa2450133/
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