Current Noncompliance PA

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

2,850
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
54
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.022 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 1992-12-31) - Above EPA Action Level
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
38
Contaminants Flagged
$135K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$56,510
Median Household Income
3,909
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
25%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

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.

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
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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3 violations
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2,873 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are 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 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.

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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 54 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
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.
Is there lead in Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.022 mg/L (sample period ending 1992-12-31). This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority have a median household income of $56,510 (Census ZIP-code estimate). 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 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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

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

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

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3

Contact your utility

Nesquehoning Boro Water Authority (EPA ID: PA3130026) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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