Shoemakersville Boro Water Sys
EPA ID: PA3060100 · 2,150 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Shoemakersville Boro Water Sys (PA3060100): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. EPA records: Shoemakersville Boro Water Sys, 3 past violations, all resolved, 2,150 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Shoemakersville Boro Water Sys Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Shoemakersville Boro Water Sys serves a community with a median household income of $74,055 and an estimated 14,827 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Shoemakersville Boro Water Sys'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Shoemakersville Boro Water Sys compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 0700 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
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
Shoemakersville Boro Water Sys (EPA ID: PA3060100) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,150 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | 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 | 2 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High 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 Shoemakersville Boro Water Sys (PA3060100) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shoemakersville Boro Water Sys water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Shoemakersville Boro Water Sys; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Shoemakersville Boro Water Sys serve?
Shoemakersville Boro Water Sys serves approximately 2,150 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Shoemakersville Boro Water Sys get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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