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
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
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.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
Infrastructure Risk
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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
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
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.
- 18324 - Bushkill
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.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pocono Ranch Lands Sect 4 (PA): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa2520054/
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