Water System Report PA

Highland Est Mhp

EPA ID: PA3060043 · 1,050 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA data: Highland Est Mhp — zero violations, five years, 1,050 served.

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

1,050
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$265K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Highland Est Mhp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$74,138
Median Household Income
14,896
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Highland Est Mhp serves a community with a median household income of $74,138 and an estimated 14,896 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% 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

Highland Est Mhp'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Berks 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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Highland Est Mhp (EPA ID: PA3060043) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,050 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 19530 in Kutztown.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

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

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Highland Est Mhp (PA3060043) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Highland Est Mhp water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Highland Est Mhp has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Highland Est Mhp serve?

Highland Est Mhp serves approximately 1,050 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Highland Est Mhp 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
0
Unknown Material
318
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 1993-07-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 1,050
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

Should I use a water filter?
Highland Est Mhp meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Highland Est Mhp serve?
Highland Est Mhp serves approximately 1,050 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Highland Est Mhp's water source?
Highland Est Mhp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Highland Est Mhp's service area?
The Highland Est Mhp service area has a median household income of $74,138. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Highland Est Mhp get its water?
Highland Est Mhp'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.
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