Water System Report PA

Lutheran Home at Topton

EPA ID: PA3060094 · 410 people served · 2 ZIP codes

EPA monitoring data for Lutheran Home at Topton shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 410 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

410
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$238K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lutheran Home at Topton Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$90,702
Median Household Income
7,077
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
65th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lutheran Home at Topton serves a community with a median household income of $90,702 and an estimated 7,077 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% 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

Lutheran Home at Topton'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
65th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Lehigh 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 65th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 79% 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 $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,550

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

Lutheran Home at Topton (EPA ID: PA3060094) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 410 people from groundwater sources.

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

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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lutheran Home at Topton (PA3060094) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lutheran Home at Topton water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lutheran Home at Topton has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lutheran Home at Topton serve?

Lutheran Home at Topton serves approximately 410 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Lutheran Home at Topton get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
29

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
62
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 1995-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 410
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?
Lutheran Home at Topton meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lutheran Home at Topton serve?
Lutheran Home at Topton serves approximately 410 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lutheran Home at Topton's water source?
Lutheran Home at Topton draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lutheran Home at Topton's service area?
The Lutheran Home at Topton service area has a median household income of $90,702. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lutheran Home at Topton get its water?
Lutheran Home at Topton'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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