Historical Compliance Records PA 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Summit Hill Water Authority

EPA ID: PA3130013 ยท 2,890 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Summit Hill Water Authority (PA3130013): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Records for Summit Hill Water Authority show 7 violations over the monitored period, with every finding addressed and officially closed - the provider, which serves approximately 2,890 people, carries no outstanding enforcement actions in the current EPA dataset and meets all applicable drinking water requirements.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,890
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
7
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
4
Contaminants Flagged
$74K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Summit Hill Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$55,382
Median Household Income
7,272
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
94%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Summit Hill Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $55,382 and an estimated 7,272 residents across its service area. Approximately 94% 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

Summit Hill Water Authority'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

125 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Summit Hill Water Authority compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 0700 at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Comparable Water Systems

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2,892 people
F 69 violations
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D 9 violations
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West Grove Borough
2,873 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,350

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,350 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Summit Hill Water Authority (EPA ID: PA3130013) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,890 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 7 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 2 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
November 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived
November 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Archived
December 13, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2021 Contaminant 0700 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 4 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Summit Hill Water Authority (PA3130013) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Summit Hill Water Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Summit Hill Water Authority; 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 Summit Hill Water Authority serve?

Summit Hill Water Authority serves approximately 2,890 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Summit Hill Water Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Summit Hill Water Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 0700, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants 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 Summit Hill Water Authority serve?
Summit Hill Water Authority serves approximately 2,890 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Summit Hill Water Authority's water source?
Summit Hill Water Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Summit Hill Water Authority's service area?
The Summit Hill Water Authority service area has a median household income of $55,382. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Summit Hill Water Authority get its water?
Summit Hill Water Authority'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Summit Hill Water Authority (PA): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa3130013/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Summit Hill Water Authority (EPA ID: PA3130013) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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