Historical Compliance Records PA

Rawa North Heidelberg

EPA ID: PA3060115 ยท 1,350 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Rawa North Heidelberg (PA3060115): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Over the tracked period, Rawa North Heidelberg logged 1 EPA violation - each has been remedied, and the system now supplies 1,350 people in good standing.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,350
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$249K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Rawa North Heidelberg Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$87,932
Median Household Income
17,502
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Rawa North Heidelberg serves a community with a median household income of $87,932 and an estimated 17,502 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Rawa North Heidelberg'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

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

Detected Contaminants

How Rawa North Heidelberg compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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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 $1,633
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,933

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,933 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Rawa North Heidelberg (EPA ID: PA3060115) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,350 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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
July 11, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report 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
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 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.

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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 Rawa North Heidelberg (PA3060115) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rawa North Heidelberg water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Rawa North Heidelberg; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Rawa North Heidelberg serve?

Rawa North Heidelberg serves approximately 1,350 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Rawa North Heidelberg get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Rawa North Heidelberg's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Rawa North Heidelberg serve?
Rawa North Heidelberg serves approximately 1,350 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Rawa North Heidelberg's water source?
Rawa North Heidelberg draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Rawa North Heidelberg's service area?
The Rawa North Heidelberg service area has a median household income of $87,932. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Rawa North Heidelberg get its water?
Rawa North Heidelberg'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.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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