Water System Report PA

Aqua Pa Springhouse Farms

EPA ID: PA3390068 ยท 645 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Aqua Pa Springhouse Farms (PA3390068): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Aqua Pa Springhouse Farms kept a clean EPA record - five years, no issues, 645 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

645
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$297K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Aqua Pa Springhouse Farms Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$94,279
Median Household Income
47,999
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Aqua Pa Springhouse Farms serves a community with a median household income of $94,279 and an estimated 47,999 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% 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

Aqua Pa Springhouse Farms'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.014 ppt, PFOS: 0.018 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,000 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Aqua Pa Springhouse Farms (EPA ID: PA3390068) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 645 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 18104 in Allentown.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Aqua Pa Springhouse Farms (PA3390068) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aqua Pa Springhouse Farms water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Aqua Pa Springhouse Farms in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Aqua Pa Springhouse Farms serve?

Aqua Pa Springhouse Farms serves approximately 645 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Aqua Pa Springhouse Farms get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Aqua Pa Springhouse Farms meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Aqua Pa Springhouse Farms serve?
Aqua Pa Springhouse Farms serves approximately 645 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Aqua Pa Springhouse Farms's water source?
Aqua Pa Springhouse Farms draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Aqua Pa Springhouse Farms's service area?
The Aqua Pa Springhouse Farms service area has a median household income of $94,279. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Aqua Pa Springhouse Farms get its water?
Aqua Pa Springhouse Farms'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Aqua Pa Springhouse Farms Water Quality Report, PA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa3390068/
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