Water System Report PA

Whitehall Twp Authority

EPA ID: PA3390081 ยท 13,063 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Whitehall Twp Authority (PA3390081): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring - Whitehall Twp Authority has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 13,063 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

13,063
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.004 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$244K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Whitehall Twp Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,105
Median Household Income
36,730
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Whitehall Twp Authority serves a community with a median household income of $76,105 and an estimated 36,730 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

Whitehall Twp Authority'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

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 82% 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. 4 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

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

D 16 violations
Boro of Waynesboro
13,200 people
D 40 violations
Aqua Pa Hatboro
12,901 people
F 60 violations
D 7 violations
Quakertown Boro
12,800 people
20 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,300

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 $3,300 (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

Whitehall Twp Authority (EPA ID: PA3390081) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 13,063 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

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.004 mg/L No N/A

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 Whitehall Twp Authority (PA3390081) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whitehall Twp Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Whitehall Twp Authority 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 Whitehall Twp Authority serve?

Whitehall Twp Authority serves approximately 13,063 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Whitehall Twp Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
290
Detections
23
Latest sample
5/1/2025
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 15.2 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 15.2 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxS 7 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL
PFHxA 6.6 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFNA 6.1 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL
PFOS 5.4 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFBA 5.2 ppt โ€” โ€”

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Whitehall Twp Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Whitehall Twp Authority serve?
Whitehall Twp Authority serves approximately 13,063 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Whitehall Twp Authority's water source?
Whitehall Twp Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Whitehall Twp Authority's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.004 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Whitehall Twp Authority's service area?
The Whitehall Twp Authority service area has a median household income of $76,105. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Whitehall Twp Authority get its water?
Whitehall Twp Authority'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Whitehall Twp Authority, PA: Serves 13K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa3390081/
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