Historical Compliance Records PA 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Hemlock Farms (main)

EPA ID: PA2520033 ยท 8,321 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Hemlock Farms (main) (PA2520033): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Hemlock Farms (main) has 25 EPA violations on record, all marked resolved in the federal data; the utility serves 8,321 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

8,321
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
25
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-09-30)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
17
Contaminants Flagged
$263K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hemlock Farms (main) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$75,463
Median Household Income
12,446
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
29%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Hemlock Farms (main) have a median household income of $75,463 and about 12,446 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 57% 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

Hemlock Farms (main)'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state drinking-water standard (enforceable)); check current state rules: PFOA: 14 ppt, PFOS: 18 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

C 4 violations
D 10 violations
C 0 violations
Pa American Audubon
8,200 people
862 violations
3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $800 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Hemlock Farms (main) (EPA ID: PA2520033) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 8,321 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 18428 in Hawley.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 25 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 25 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
February 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2024 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
January 13, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 2,4-D Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Dalapon Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Glyphosate Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Picloram Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Dinoseb Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 2,4-D Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 2,4,5-TP Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Gross Alpha Monitoring & Reporting 5 No
2,4-D Other Violation 2 No
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Dalapon Other Violation 1 No
Glyphosate Other Violation 1 No
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Picloram Other Violation 1 No
Dinoseb Other Violation 1 No
2,4,5-TP Other Violation 1 No
Pentachlorophenol Other Violation 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 1 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No
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
Below the reporting limit No 2025-09-30

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Hemlock Farms (main) (PA2520033) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hemlock Farms (main) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Hemlock Farms (main); its 25 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Hemlock Farms (main) serve?

Hemlock Farms (main) serves approximately 8,321 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Hemlock Farms (main) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.

Samples collected
290

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 25 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 Hemlock Farms (main) serve? ▼
Hemlock Farms (main) serves approximately 8,321 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Hemlock Farms (main)'s water source? ▼
Hemlock Farms (main) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Hemlock Farms (main)'s water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Hemlock Farms (main)? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Hemlock Farms (main) have a median household income of $75,463 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hemlock Farms (main) get its water? ▼
Hemlock Farms (main)'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.). Hemlock Farms (main) (PA): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa2520033/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Hemlock Farms (main) (EPA ID: PA2520033) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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