Hanover Township Lehigh County
EPA ID: PA3390097 · 520 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hanover Township Lehigh County (PA3390097): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring for Hanover Township Lehigh County: clean, five years, 520 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Hanover Township Lehigh County Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Hanover Township Lehigh County serves a community with a median household income of $55,437 and an estimated 18,117 residents across its service area. Approximately 85% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Hanover Township Lehigh County'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 Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
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
Hanover Township Lehigh County (EPA ID: PA3390097) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 520 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 18109 in Allentown.
Violation History
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.
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: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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.
- 18109 - Allentown
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hanover Township Lehigh County (PA3390097) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hanover Township Lehigh County water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Hanover Township Lehigh County 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 Hanover Township Lehigh County serve?
Hanover Township Lehigh County serves approximately 520 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Hanover Township Lehigh County get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Hanover Township Lehigh County Water Quality Report, PA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa3390097/
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