Swt Allentown Cons System
EPA ID: PA3390087 · 1,300 people served · 5 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Swt Allentown Cons System (PA3390087): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Swt Allentown Cons System is listed without violations in federal records, across a service area of 1,300 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Swt Allentown Cons System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Swt Allentown Cons System have a median household income of $94,279 and about 83,322 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Swt Allentown Cons System'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 19 detections recorded. 4 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Swt Allentown Cons System (EPA ID: PA3390087) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,300 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.004 mg/L (1995-12-31).
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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 Swt Allentown Cons System (PA3390087) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Swt Allentown Cons System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Swt Allentown Cons System 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 Swt Allentown Cons System serve?
Swt Allentown Cons System serves approximately 1,300 people across 5 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Swt Allentown Cons System get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Swt Allentown Cons System Water Quality Report, PA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa3390087/
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