Water System Report PA

Lca Emmaus Consecutive Div

EPA ID: PA3390075 ยท 1,046 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lca Emmaus Consecutive Div (PA3390075): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring history at Lca Emmaus Consecutive Div shows a clean slate - EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 1,046 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,046
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$262K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lca Emmaus Consecutive Div Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$83,235
Median Household Income
66,029
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lca Emmaus Consecutive Div serves a community with a median household income of $83,235 and an estimated 66,029 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% 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

Lca Emmaus Consecutive Div'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

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 92% 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. 16 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.

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

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

Pawc Marcel Lakes
1,048 people
0 violations
11 violations
Mahoning Township
1,032 people
0 violations
4 violations
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1,010 people
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $3,150

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 $3,150 (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

Lca Emmaus Consecutive Div (EPA ID: PA3390075) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,046 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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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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 Lca Emmaus Consecutive Div (PA3390075) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lca Emmaus Consecutive Div water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Lca Emmaus Consecutive Div 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 Lca Emmaus Consecutive Div serve?

Lca Emmaus Consecutive Div serves approximately 1,046 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Lca Emmaus Consecutive Div get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Lca Emmaus Consecutive Div meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lca Emmaus Consecutive Div serve?
Lca Emmaus Consecutive Div serves approximately 1,046 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lca Emmaus Consecutive Div's water source?
Lca Emmaus Consecutive Div draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lca Emmaus Consecutive Div's service area?
The Lca Emmaus Consecutive Div service area has a median household income of $83,235. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lca Emmaus Consecutive Div get its water?
Lca Emmaus Consecutive Div'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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