Jim Thorpe Borough Water East
EPA ID: PA3130043 · 2,853 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Jim Thorpe Borough Water East (PA3130043): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. In the five-year tracking period, Jim Thorpe Borough Water East filed 2 violations - each has been cleared, and the utility now meets all federal standards for its 2,853 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Jim Thorpe Borough Water East Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Jim Thorpe Borough Water East serves a community with a median household income of $70,134 and an estimated 28,257 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Jim Thorpe Borough Water East'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Jim Thorpe Borough Water East compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Jim Thorpe Borough Water East (EPA ID: PA3130043) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,853 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2022 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$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 Jim Thorpe Borough Water East (PA3130043) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jim Thorpe Borough Water East water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Jim Thorpe Borough Water East; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Jim Thorpe Borough Water East serve?
Jim Thorpe Borough Water East serves approximately 2,853 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Jim Thorpe Borough Water East get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Jim Thorpe Borough Water East (PA): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa3130043/
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