Monitoring Violations PA

Lil Wolf Mhp

EPA ID: PA3390089 · 600 people served · 2 ZIP codes

In the five-year tracking period, Lil Wolf Mhp filed 9 violations — each has been cleared, and the utility now meets all federal standards for its 600 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

D · 53
Avg Safety Score
600
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
9
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
6
Contaminants Flagged
$384K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lil Wolf Mhp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$128,616
Median Household Income
16,375
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lil Wolf Mhp serves a community with a median household income of $128,616 and an estimated 16,375 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lil Wolf Mhp'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.

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

About 1% of homes in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Lil Wolf Mhp compares to EPA limits

Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects

What This Means For You

Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Contaminant 0700 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2063 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded.

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 →

Atrazine was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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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 $500
Total Estimated Cost $2,900

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,900 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Lil Wolf Mhp (EPA ID: PA3390089) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 600 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

9 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2063 Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 2 No
Atrazine Organic 1 No
Contaminant 2063 Other Violation 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Lil Wolf Mhp (PA3390089) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lil Wolf Mhp water safe to drink?

Lil Wolf Mhp has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Lil Wolf Mhp serve?

Lil Wolf Mhp serves approximately 600 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Lil Wolf Mhp get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
271
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 1996-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 600
Reported to Pennsylvania

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Lil Wolf Mhp safe to drink?
Lil Wolf Mhp has a D safety grade based on 9 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Lil Wolf Mhp's water?
Detected contaminants include Atrazine, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule, Contaminant 0700. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Lil Wolf Mhp serve?
Lil Wolf Mhp serves approximately 600 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lil Wolf Mhp's water source?
Lil Wolf Mhp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lil Wolf Mhp's service area?
The Lil Wolf Mhp service area has a median household income of $128,616. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lil Wolf Mhp get its water?
Lil Wolf Mhp'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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