Crescent Lake
EPA ID: PA2450766 ยท 90 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Crescent Lake (PA2450766): 112 EPA violations in the last five years. The five-year EPA compliance file for Crescent Lake contains 112 violations, each documented and subsequently closed - the utility now operates in full compliance and continues to supply approximately 90 residents with water meeting current federal standards, including both health-based and monitoring requirements.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Crescent Lake Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Crescent Lake serves a community with a median household income of $100,190 and an estimated 4,907 residents across its service area.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Crescent 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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Crescent Lake compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Crescent Lake (EPA ID: PA2450766) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 90 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 18334 in Long Pond.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 112 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 54 | No |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 2 | No |
| Radium-226 | Radionuclides | 2 | No |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2005 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2015 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2020 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2031 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2032 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2033 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2034 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2035 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2036 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2037 | Other Violation | 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.
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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$400
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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.
- 18334 - Long Pond
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Crescent Lake (PA2450766) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crescent Lake water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Crescent Lake; its 112 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Crescent Lake serve?
Crescent Lake serves approximately 90 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Crescent Lake get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Crescent Lake (PA): 112 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa2450766/
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What You Can Do
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