Historical Compliance Records PA 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Tamiment Resort

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Tamiment Resort (PA2520070): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Despite the 3 historical violations in its record, Tamiment Resort has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 1,200 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,200
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$220K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$92,417
Median Household Income
10,568
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Tamiment Resort serves a community with a median household income of $92,417 and an estimated 10,568 residents across its service area. 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 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

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

Detected Contaminants

How Tamiment Resort compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 0700 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended 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 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based 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 2 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

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: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 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

What contaminants are in Tamiment Resort's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 0700, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
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.
What is the demographic profile of Tamiment Resort's service area?
The Tamiment Resort service area has a median household income of $92,417. 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 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

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

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