Historical Compliance Records PA

Dushore Water Authority

EPA ID: PA2570003 ยท 400 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Dushore Water Authority (PA2570003): 25 EPA violations in the last five years. 25 total violations across five years at Dushore Water Authority - every finding closed, utility compliant today, 400 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

400
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
25
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
14
Contaminants Flagged
$186K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dushore Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,900
Median Household Income
1,987
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
100th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Dushore Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $57,900 and an estimated 1,987 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Dushore Water Authority'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Dushore Water Authority compares to EPA limits

Mercury 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Selenium 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.05 mg/L
Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage
Uranium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.03 mg/L
Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk

What This Means For You

Mercury at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Selenium at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Uranium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.03 mg/L. Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Contaminant 0700 at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Mercury was detected in this water system. activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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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 $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Dushore Water Authority (EPA ID: PA2570003) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 400 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 18614 in Dushore.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 25 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 25 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
December 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Uranium Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Copper Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Selenium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 1045 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Mercury Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 1075 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 1085 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Barium 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 6 No
Barium Inorganic 2 No
Selenium Inorganic 2 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 2 No
Mercury Inorganic 2 No
Contaminant 1075 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 1085 Other Violation 2 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Copper Inorganic 1 No
Uranium Radionuclides 1 No
Radium-226 Radionuclides 1 No
Radium-228 Radionuclides 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 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.

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.

Need help with your water quality?

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 Dushore Water Authority (PA2570003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dushore Water Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Dushore Water Authority; its 25 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Dushore Water Authority serve?

Dushore Water Authority serves approximately 400 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Dushore Water Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Dushore Water Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Mercury, Lead, Selenium, Uranium. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Dushore Water Authority serve?
Dushore Water Authority serves approximately 400 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Dushore Water Authority's water source?
Dushore Water Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Dushore Water Authority's service area?
The Dushore Water Authority service area has a median household income of $57,900. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Dushore Water Authority get its water?
Dushore Water Authority'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

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Dushore Water Authority (PA): 25 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa2570003/
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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

Dushore Water Authority (EPA ID: PA2570003) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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