Historical Compliance Records PA

Roamingwood Sewer and Water

EPA ID: PA2640025 ยท 3,775 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Roamingwood Sewer and Water (PA2640025): 11 EPA violations in the last five years. Despite the 11 historical violations in its record, Roamingwood Sewer and Water has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 3,775 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D ยท 50
Avg Safety Score
3,775
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
11
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00238 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
5
Contaminants Flagged
$249K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Roamingwood Sewer and Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$75,463
Median Household Income
39,352
Service Area Population
34%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Roamingwood Sewer and Water serves a community with a median household income of $75,463 and an estimated 39,352 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 34% 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

Roamingwood Sewer and Water'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
47th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

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

Detected Contaminants

How Roamingwood Sewer and Water compares to EPA limits

Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Selenium 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.05 mg/L
Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage
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

Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Selenium at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

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.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 4 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.014 ppt, PFOS: 0.018 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

2 violations
C 8 violations
Masonic Homes
3,707 people
7 violations
C 1 violation
56 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,260
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $933
Water Filtration $500
PFAS Treatment $167
Total Estimated Cost $4,060

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $4,060 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Roamingwood Sewer and Water (EPA ID: PA2640025) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 3,775 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (50/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 11 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 11 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
July 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Atrazine Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Selenium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Selenium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Selenium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Selenium Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Selenium Inorganic 4 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 4 No
Atrazine Organic 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00238 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 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

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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 Roamingwood Sewer and Water (PA2640025) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roamingwood Sewer and Water water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Roamingwood Sewer and Water; its 11 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Roamingwood Sewer and Water serve?

Roamingwood Sewer and Water serves approximately 3,775 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Roamingwood Sewer and Water 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
290

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

Is water from Roamingwood Sewer and Water safe to drink?
Roamingwood Sewer and Water has a D safety grade based on 11 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Roamingwood Sewer and Water's water?
Detected contaminants include Atrazine, Selenium, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Revised Total Coliform Rule. 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 Roamingwood Sewer and Water serve?
Roamingwood Sewer and Water serves approximately 3,775 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Roamingwood Sewer and Water's water source?
Roamingwood Sewer and Water draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Roamingwood Sewer and Water's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00238 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Roamingwood Sewer and Water's service area?
The Roamingwood Sewer and Water service area has a median household income of $75,463. EPA EJScreen data classifies 34% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Roamingwood Sewer and Water get its water?
Roamingwood Sewer and Water'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Roamingwood Sewer and Water (PA): 11 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa2640025/
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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

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