Blue Heron Village
EPA ID: PA3060141 · 80 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Blue Heron Village (PA3060141): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. Per the federal file, all 7 violations logged for Blue Heron Village carry a resolved status, and around 80 people get water from this system.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Blue Heron Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Blue Heron Village have a median household income of $51,160 and about 14,714 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 94% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Blue Heron Village's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 5 detections recorded. 1 detection is above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
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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
Blue Heron Village (EPA ID: PA3060141) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 80 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: 4 resolved, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.016 mg/L | Yes | 2025-09-30 |
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 available EPA compliance records for Blue Heron Village (PA3060141) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blue Heron Village water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Blue Heron Village; its 7 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Blue Heron Village serve?
Blue Heron Village serves approximately 80 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Blue Heron Village get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Blue Heron Village (PA): 7 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa3060141/
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