Water System Report PA

Pawc Blue Mt Lake

EPA ID: PA2450133 · 1,753 people served · 3 ZIP codes

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 Last verified: 2026-04-02

1,753
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$219K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 7 (2022) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pawc Blue Mt Lake Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$87,044
Median Household Income
55,597
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pawc Blue Mt Lake serves a community with a median household income of $87,044 and an estimated 55,597 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% 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

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
33th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
53th
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.

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

Comparable Water Systems

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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 $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,800

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 3 ZIP codes across 2 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 1 additional ZIP 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 Pawc Blue Mt Lake (PA2450133) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pawc Blue Mt Lake water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Pawc Blue Mt Lake has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Pawc Blue Mt Lake serve?

Pawc Blue Mt Lake serves approximately 1,753 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Pawc Blue Mt Lake 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
929
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
Latest tap sample on 1996-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,753
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?
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 3 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 $87,044. 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.
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