Health Violations Found PA 3 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Woodland Hills

EPA ID: PA2640051 · 320 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Tallying the federal enforcement file for Woodland Hills yields 4 open violations that have not been formally closed — each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 320 residents and works through the required corrective action process.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 72
Avg Safety Score
320
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
18
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
9
Contaminants Flagged
$287K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Woodland Hills Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

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 Woodland Hills 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Woodland Hills'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

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.

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 Woodland Hills compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Uranium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.03 mg/L
Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. 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.

Contaminant 0700 at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2063 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 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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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

Woodland Hills (EPA ID: PA2640051) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 320 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (72/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

3 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 4 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 13, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 13, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
March 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Unresolved
February 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
February 13, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
January 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2959 Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2063 Monitoring 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 6 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Copper Inorganic 1 No
Uranium Radionuclides 1 No
Contaminant 2063 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2959 Other Violation 1 No
Radium-228 Radionuclides 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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 Woodland Hills (PA2640051) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodland Hills water safe to drink?

Woodland Hills has recorded 3 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Woodland Hills serve?

Woodland Hills serves approximately 320 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Woodland Hills get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
154
Unknown Material
0
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2010-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 320
Reported to Pennsylvania

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Woodland Hills safe to drink?
Woodland Hills earns a B safety grade with 18 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Woodland Hills's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Uranium, Contaminant 0700, Lead and Copper 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 Woodland Hills serve?
Woodland Hills serves approximately 320 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Woodland Hills's water source?
Woodland Hills draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Woodland Hills's service area?
The Woodland Hills 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 Woodland Hills get its water?
Woodland Hills'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Woodland Hills (EPA ID: PA2640051) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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