Current Health-Based Noncompliance PA 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Wallenpaupack Lake Estates

EPA ID: PA2640036 ยท 2,200 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Wallenpaupack Lake Estates (PA2640036): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Wallenpaupack Lake Estates shows 2 active EPA violations in the federal database for a service population of approximately 2,200.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,200
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
29
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
13
Contaminants Flagged
$287K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Wallenpaupack Lake Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,509
Median Household Income
14,699
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
75th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wallenpaupack Lake Estates serves a community with a median household income of $66,509 and an estimated 14,699 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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

Wallenpaupack Lake Estates'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Wallenpaupack Lake Estates compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2110 6 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen)
Uranium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.03 mg/L
Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2110 at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

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

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2110 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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Aleppo Twp Authority
2,200 people
1 violation
34 violations
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2,200 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $800
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $2,450

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 $2,450 (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

Wallenpaupack Lake Estates (EPA ID: PA2640036) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,200 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 27 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
October 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 15, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 5, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 5, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2110 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2110 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2110 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2110 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2020 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2110 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2383 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2959 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2063 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2110 Non-health-based Resolved
September 6, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 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 2110 Other Violation 6 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 4 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 4 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 3 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Uranium Radionuclides 1 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2063 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2383 Other Violation 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Contaminant 2959 Other Violation 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 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Wallenpaupack Lake Estates (PA2640036) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wallenpaupack Lake Estates water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Wallenpaupack Lake Estates. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Wallenpaupack Lake Estates serve?

Wallenpaupack Lake Estates serves approximately 2,200 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Wallenpaupack Lake Estates get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Wallenpaupack Lake Estates's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2110, Uranium, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). 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 Wallenpaupack Lake Estates serve?
Wallenpaupack Lake Estates serves approximately 2,200 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Wallenpaupack Lake Estates's water source?
Wallenpaupack Lake Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Wallenpaupack Lake Estates's service area?
The Wallenpaupack Lake Estates service area has a median household income of $66,509. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Wallenpaupack Lake Estates get its water?
Wallenpaupack Lake Estates'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.). Wallenpaupack Lake Estates (PA): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa2640036/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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