Hitching Post Assoc
EPA ID: PA2520048 · 90 people served · 3 ZIP codes
Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Hitching Post Assoc kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 90 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2021) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Hitching Post Assoc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Hitching Post Assoc serves a community with a median household income of $83,516 and an estimated 1,968 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Hitching Post Assoc'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.
About 0% of homes in Pike 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Hitching Post Assoc (EPA ID: PA2520048) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 90 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (63/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate 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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hitching Post Assoc (PA2520048) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hitching Post Assoc water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Hitching Post Assoc has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Hitching Post Assoc serve?
Hitching Post Assoc serves approximately 90 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Hitching Post Assoc get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
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