Water System Report PA

Pawc Saw Creek Estates

EPA ID: PA2520062 ยท 7,016 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pawc Saw Creek Estates (PA2520062): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Pawc Saw Creek Estates earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring - no violations in five years across a service area of 7,016 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

7,016
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$219K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pawc Saw Creek Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$87,044
Median Household Income
28,161
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
44%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pawc Saw Creek Estates serves a community with a median household income of $87,044 and an estimated 28,161 residents across its service area. Approximately 44% 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

Pawc Saw Creek Estates'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
27th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
47th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

C 48 violations
40 violations
C 7 violations
10 violations
D 9 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $800
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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

Pawc Saw Creek Estates (EPA ID: PA2520062) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 7,016 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 mg/L No N/A

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

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 the full compliance record for Pawc Saw Creek Estates (PA2520062) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pawc Saw Creek Estates water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Pawc Saw Creek Estates in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Pawc Saw Creek Estates serve?

Pawc Saw Creek Estates serves approximately 7,016 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Pawc Saw Creek Estates get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
232

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

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

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Pawc Saw Creek Estates meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Pawc Saw Creek Estates serve?
Pawc Saw Creek Estates serves approximately 7,016 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Pawc Saw Creek Estates's water source?
Pawc Saw Creek Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Pawc Saw Creek Estates's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Pawc Saw Creek Estates's service area?
The Pawc Saw Creek Estates service area has a median household income of $87,044. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Pawc Saw Creek Estates get its water?
Pawc Saw Creek Estates'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.

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APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pawc Saw Creek Estates Water Quality Report, PA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa2520062/
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