D Water Company
EPA ID: PA3130030 · 150 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for D Water Company (PA3130030): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Federal data lists 1 violation as unresolved at D Water Company - roughly 150 residents in the service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for D Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with D Water Company have a median household income of $70,996 and about 11,047 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
D Water Company'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
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. 8 detections recorded. 4 detections are 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
D Water Company (EPA ID: PA3130030) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 150 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 18071 in Palmerton.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 16 resolved, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2025 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 13, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| March 31, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2022 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2022 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 11, 2021 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 11, 2021 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 13, 2021 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 9 | Yes |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 5 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Public Notice | Treatment Technique | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0833 mg/L | Yes | 2022-09-30 |
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.
- 18071 - Palmerton
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for D Water Company (PA3130030) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is D Water Company water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for D Water Company. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does D Water Company serve?
D Water Company serves approximately 150 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does D Water Company get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). D Water Company (PA): 7 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa3130030/
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