Current Health-Based Noncompliance PA 3 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Pocono Ranch Lands Sect 4

EPA ID: PA2520054 ยท 225 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Pocono Ranch Lands Sect 4 (PA2520054): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Pocono Ranch Lands Sect 4 has 2 EPA violations listed as open in the reviewed federal record - approximately 225 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

225
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
20
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 1996-12-31)
7
Contaminants Flagged
$195K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pocono Ranch Lands Sect 4 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$69,000
Median Household Income
9,591
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
11%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Pocono Ranch Lands Sect 4 have a median household income of $69,000 and about 9,591 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 41% 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

Pocono Ranch Lands Sect 4'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
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Pocono Ranch Lands Sect 4 (EPA ID: PA2520054) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 225 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 18324 in Bushkill.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 18 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
March 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2024 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2023 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2023 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 13, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 12, 2023 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved
September 1, 2023 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2023 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
May 6, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2022 Asbestos Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2021 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
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 8 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 5 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 3 No
Asbestos Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Public Notice Treatment Technique 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.001 mg/L (1996-12-31).

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.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Pocono Ranch Lands Sect 4 (PA2520054) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pocono Ranch Lands Sect 4 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Pocono Ranch Lands Sect 4. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Pocono Ranch Lands Sect 4 serve?

Pocono Ranch Lands Sect 4 serves approximately 225 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Pocono Ranch Lands Sect 4 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 20 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 Pocono Ranch Lands Sect 4 serve? ▼
Pocono Ranch Lands Sect 4 serves approximately 225 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Pocono Ranch Lands Sect 4's water source? ▼
Pocono Ranch Lands Sect 4 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Pocono Ranch Lands Sect 4's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.001 mg/L (sample period ending 1996-12-31). 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 Pocono Ranch Lands Sect 4? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Pocono Ranch Lands Sect 4 have a median household income of $69,000 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Pocono Ranch Lands Sect 4 get its water? ▼
Pocono Ranch Lands Sect 4'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.). Pocono Ranch Lands Sect 4 (PA): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa2520054/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Pocono Ranch Lands Sect 4 (PA): 3 Health Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa2520054/}
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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

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3

Contact your utility

Pocono Ranch Lands Sect 4 (EPA ID: PA2520054) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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