Historical Compliance Records PA

Aqua Pa Paupackan Lake Estates

EPA ID: PA2640048 · 800 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Aqua Pa Paupackan Lake Estates (PA2640048): 8 EPA violations in the last five years. Aqua Pa Paupackan Lake Estates recorded 8 EPA violations over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 800 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

800
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
4
Contaminants Flagged
$287K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Aqua Pa Paupackan Lake Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,566
Median Household Income
14,050
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Aqua Pa Paupackan Lake Estates serves a community with a median household income of $57,566 and an estimated 14,050 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Aqua Pa Paupackan 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Aqua Pa Paupackan Lake Estates compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Gross Alpha at 3 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Radium-226 at 2 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.

Radium-228 at 2 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.

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

Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,450 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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 Paupackan Lake Estates (EPA ID: PA2640048) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 800 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 8 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 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
June 1, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 3 No
Radium-226 Radionuclides 2 No
Radium-228 Radionuclides 2 No
Contaminant 0700 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.

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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 Aqua Pa Paupackan Lake Estates (PA2640048) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aqua Pa Paupackan Lake Estates water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Aqua Pa Paupackan Lake Estates; its 8 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 Paupackan Lake Estates serve?

Aqua Pa Paupackan Lake Estates serves approximately 800 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Aqua Pa Paupackan Lake Estates get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Aqua Pa Paupackan Lake Estates's water?
Detected contaminants include Gross Alpha, Radium-226, Radium-228, Contaminant 0700. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Paupackan Lake Estates serve?
Aqua Pa Paupackan Lake Estates serves approximately 800 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Aqua Pa Paupackan Lake Estates's water source?
Aqua Pa Paupackan Lake Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Aqua Pa Paupackan Lake Estates's service area?
The Aqua Pa Paupackan Lake Estates service area has a median household income of $57,566. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Aqua Pa Paupackan Lake Estates get its water?
Aqua Pa Paupackan 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Aqua Pa Paupackan Lake Estates (PA): 8 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa2640048/
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