Pocono Mtn Lake Estates Sect5a
EPA ID: PA2520058 · 150 people served · 1 ZIP code
Unlike fully compliant utilities, Pocono Mtn Lake Estates Sect5a has 1 outstanding EPA violation for approximately 150 residents.
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 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pocono Mtn Lake Estates Sect5a Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Pocono Mtn Lake Estates Sect5a serves a community with a median household income of $81,833 and an estimated 8,061 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Pocono Mtn Lake Estates Sect5a'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
Detected Contaminants
How Pocono Mtn Lake Estates Sect5a compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Contaminant 0700 at 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2959 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Pocono Mtn Lake Estates Sect5a (EPA ID: PA2520058) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 150 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 18328 in Dingmans Ferry.
Average Home Safety Score: C (68/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 13, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 11 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 5 | No |
| Contaminant 2959 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 1085 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
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.
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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.
- 18328 — Dingmans Ferry
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pocono Mtn Lake Estates Sect5a (PA2520058) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pocono Mtn Lake Estates Sect5a water safe to drink?
Pocono Mtn Lake Estates Sect5a has recorded 7 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Pocono Mtn Lake Estates Sect5a serve?
Pocono Mtn Lake Estates Sect5a serves approximately 150 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Pocono Mtn Lake Estates Sect5a get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
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