Julia Ribaudo Extended Care
EPA ID: PA2640046 · 200 people served · 1 ZIP code
Five clean years on EPA record — Julia Ribaudo Extended Care, 200 residents served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2021) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Julia Ribaudo Extended Care serves a community with a median household income of $73,209 and an estimated 13,225 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 37% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Julia Ribaudo Extended Care'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.
About 1% of homes in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Julia Ribaudo Extended Care (EPA ID: PA2640046) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 200 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 18436 in Lake Ariel.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 18436 — Lake Ariel
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Julia Ribaudo Extended Care (PA2640046) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Julia Ribaudo Extended Care water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Julia Ribaudo Extended Care has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Julia Ribaudo Extended Care serve?
Julia Ribaudo Extended Care serves approximately 200 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Julia Ribaudo Extended Care get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.