Historical Compliance Records PA 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Tamiment Resort

EPA ID: PA2520070 ยท 1,200 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Tamiment Resort (PA2520070): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Past violations at Tamiment Resort total 3, all marked resolved; it supplies 1,200 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,200
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.035 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2004-12-31) - Above EPA Action Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$220K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Tamiment Resort Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$92,417
Median Household Income
10,568
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
11%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Tamiment Resort have a median household income of $92,417 and about 10,568 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 43% 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

Tamiment Resort'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.

Moderate 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)
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% 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 $450
Total Estimated Cost $450

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 $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $450 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Tamiment Resort (EPA ID: PA2520070) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,200 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
August 13, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2022 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Groundwater Rule 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 2 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.035 mg/L (2004-12-31).

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 Tamiment Resort (PA2520070) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tamiment Resort water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Tamiment Resort; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Tamiment Resort serve?

Tamiment Resort serves approximately 1,200 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Tamiment Resort get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 3 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 Tamiment Resort serve? ▼
Tamiment Resort serves approximately 1,200 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Tamiment Resort's water source? ▼
Tamiment Resort draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Tamiment Resort's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.035 mg/L (sample period ending 2004-12-31). This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Tamiment Resort? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Tamiment Resort have a median household income of $92,417 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Tamiment Resort get its water? ▼
Tamiment Resort'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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Tamiment Resort (PA): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa2520070/
BibTeX
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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

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Tamiment Resort (EPA ID: PA2520070) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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