Jim Thorpe Borough Water West
EPA ID: PA3130044 · 2,274 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Jim Thorpe Borough Water West (PA3130044): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. Over the period covered by EPA data, Jim Thorpe Borough Water West recorded 5 violations, each listed as resolved; the utility serves 2,274 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Jim Thorpe Borough Water West Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Jim Thorpe Borough Water West have a median household income of $70,134 and about 28,257 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). 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 West's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Jim Thorpe Borough Water West (EPA ID: PA3130044) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,274 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2023 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| February 10, 2021 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.0173 mg/L (2000-06-30).
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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Jim Thorpe Borough Water West (PA3130044) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jim Thorpe Borough Water West water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Jim Thorpe Borough Water West; its 5 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 West serve?
Jim Thorpe Borough Water West serves approximately 2,274 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Jim Thorpe Borough Water West get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Jim Thorpe Borough Water West (PA): 5 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa3130044/
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