Historical Compliance Records PA

Aqua Pa Water Company Honesdale

EPA ID: PA2640018 ยท 5,500 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Aqua Pa Water Company Honesdale (PA2640018): 26 EPA violations in the last five years. Over the past five years, Aqua Pa Water Company Honesdale recorded 26 violations, all subsequently resolved through the EPA enforcement process - the supplier currently operates in good standing, with no active actions on file for its 5,500 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,500
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
26
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
23
Contaminants Flagged
$222K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Aqua Pa Water Company Honesdale Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$55,323
Median Household Income
12,576
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Aqua Pa Water Company Honesdale serves a community with a median household income of $55,323 and an estimated 12,576 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% 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

Aqua Pa Water Company Honesdale'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
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Aqua Pa Water Company Honesdale compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Bromate 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

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

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Comparable Water Systems

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D 12 violations
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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 $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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 $2,700 (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

Aqua Pa Water Company Honesdale (EPA ID: PA2640018) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 5,500 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 18431 in Honesdale.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 26 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 24 resolved, 2 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
July 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
June 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Tribromoacetic Acid 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 4 No
PFOA PFAS 1 No
PFNA PFAS 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromodichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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 2 (Moderate 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 Aqua Pa Water Company Honesdale (PA2640018) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aqua Pa Water Company Honesdale water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Aqua Pa Water Company Honesdale; its 26 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Aqua Pa Water Company Honesdale serve?

Aqua Pa Water Company Honesdale serves approximately 5,500 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Aqua Pa Water Company Honesdale 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Aqua Pa Water Company Honesdale's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Bromate. 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 Aqua Pa Water Company Honesdale serve?
Aqua Pa Water Company Honesdale serves approximately 5,500 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Aqua Pa Water Company Honesdale's water source?
Aqua Pa Water Company Honesdale draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Aqua Pa Water Company Honesdale's service area?
The Aqua Pa Water Company Honesdale service area has a median household income of $55,323. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Aqua Pa Water Company Honesdale get its water?
Aqua Pa Water Company Honesdale'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.

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

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