Water System Report PA

Valley Run Water System

EPA ID: PA3060135 · 626 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Valley Run Water System — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 626 residents.

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

626
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$219K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 4 (2023) to 2 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Valley Run Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$89,766
Median Household Income
4,417
Service Area Population
24%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Valley Run Water System serves a community with a median household income of $89,766 and an estimated 4,417 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% 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

Valley Run Water System'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
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Beaver 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.

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 87% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Valley Run Water System (EPA ID: PA3060135) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 626 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Valley Run Water System (PA3060135) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valley Run Water System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Valley Run Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Valley Run Water System serve?

Valley Run Water System serves approximately 626 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Valley Run Water System 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
478
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
Population served: 626
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?
Valley Run Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Valley Run Water System serve?
Valley Run Water System serves approximately 626 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Valley Run Water System's water source?
Valley Run Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Valley Run Water System's service area?
The Valley Run Water System service area has a median household income of $89,766. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Valley Run Water System get its water?
Valley Run Water System'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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