Crescent Lake
EPA ID: PA2450766 ยท 90 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Crescent Lake (PA2450766): 112 violations on record since 2021. Although 112 violations appeared on Crescent Lake's record, each is listed as resolved; the system serves about 90 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Crescent Lake Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Crescent Lake have a median household income of $100,190 and about 4,907 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Crescent Lake'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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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 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 54 | No |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 2 | No |
| Radium-226 | Radionuclides | 2 | No |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 2 | No |
| Endrin | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| BHC-GAMMA | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Methoxychlor | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Toxaphene | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Dalapon | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Diquat | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Endothall | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Glyphosate | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| OXAMYL | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Simazine | 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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 available EPA compliance records 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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