Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority
EPA ID: PA3130026 ยท 2,850 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority (PA3130026): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. EPA record snapshot: Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority, 1 open violation, 2,850 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority have a median household income of $56,510 and about 3,909 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority'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.
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
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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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
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 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2022 | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Xylenes, Total | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | DICHLOROMETHANE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | o-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | p-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | 1,2-Dichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Carbon tetrachloride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | 1,2-Dichloropropane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Trichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Tetrachloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | CHLOROBENZENE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Benzene | 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 |
| Nickel | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Selenium | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Mercury | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Beryllium, Total | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Thallium, Total | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 2 | No |
| Radium-226 | Radionuclides | 2 | No |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.022 mg/L (1992-12-31).
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 18240 - Nesquehoning
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records 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
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority (PA): 54 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa3130026/
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