Elkland Boro Water Authority
EPA ID: PA2590035 · 2,660 people served · 5 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Elkland Boro Water Authority (PA2590035): 22 violations on record since 2021. Every entry among the 22 violations in EPA records for Elkland Boro Water Authority has a resolved status in the data; this utility delivers water to about 2,660 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Elkland Boro Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Elkland Boro Water Authority have a median household income of $61,050 and about 8,865 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 40% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Elkland Boro Water Authority'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Elkland Boro Water Authority (EPA ID: PA2590035) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,660 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2025 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 11, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2023 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 11, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 11, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 11, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2022 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2022 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | 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 | 6 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 5 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 4 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 4 | No |
| Gross Alpha | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Radium-226 | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.002 mg/L (1994-06-30).
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
5 of 5 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 Elkland Boro Water Authority (PA2590035) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elkland Boro Water Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Elkland Boro Water Authority; its 22 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Elkland Boro Water Authority serve?
Elkland Boro Water Authority serves approximately 2,660 people across 5 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Elkland Boro Water Authority get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Elkland Boro Water Authority (PA): 22 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa2590035/
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