Current Noncompliance PA

Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority

EPA ID: PA3130026 ยท 2,850 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority (PA3130026): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Current EPA status: Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority, 1 open violation, 2,850 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,850
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
54
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
38
Contaminants Flagged
$135K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$56,510
Median Household Income
3,909
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $56,510 and an estimated 3,909 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% 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

Nesquehoning Boro 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

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

Detected Contaminants

How Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Mercury 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Cadmium 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Mercury at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Cadmium at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Mercury was detected in this water system. activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $4,920
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $7,620

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $7,620 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority (EPA ID: PA3130026) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,850 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 18240 in Nesquehoning.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 52 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2022 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Tribromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 HAA6Br Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 HAA9 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Bromate Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 2 No
Cadmium Inorganic 2 No
Chromium Inorganic 2 No
Fluoride Inorganic 2 No
Selenium Inorganic 2 No
Nickel Inorganic 2 No
Nitrite Inorganic 2 No
Contaminant 1036 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 2 No
Mercury Inorganic 2 No
Contaminant 1075 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 1085 Other Violation 2 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 2 No
Radium-226 Radionuclides 2 No
Radium-228 Radionuclides 2 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.

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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 Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority (PA3130026) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority serve?

Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority serves approximately 2,850 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Mercury, Chlorodibromomethane. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority serve?
Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority serves approximately 2,850 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority's water source?
Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority's service area?
The Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority service area has a median household income of $56,510. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority get its water?
Nesquehoning Boro 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.). Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority (PA): 54 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa3130026/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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