Water System Report PA

Hickory Hills Mhc

EPA ID: PA3480015 · 800 people served · 1 ZIP code

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Hickory Hills Mhc posted zero EPA violations serving 800 residents.

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

800
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$278K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hickory Hills Mhc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$75,762
Median Household Income
12,474
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hickory Hills Mhc serves a community with a median household income of $75,762 and an estimated 12,474 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% 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

Hickory Hills Mhc'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Northampton 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 70th 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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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0 violations
D 14 violations
C 2 violations
C 2 violations
B 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Hickory Hills Mhc (EPA ID: PA3480015) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 800 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 18014 in Bath.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

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

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hickory Hills Mhc (PA3480015) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hickory Hills Mhc water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Hickory Hills Mhc has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Hickory Hills Mhc serve?

Hickory Hills Mhc serves approximately 800 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Hickory Hills Mhc get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
344
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 2013-06-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 800
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

Should I use a water filter?
Hickory Hills Mhc meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hickory Hills Mhc serve?
Hickory Hills Mhc serves approximately 800 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Hickory Hills Mhc's water source?
Hickory Hills Mhc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hickory Hills Mhc's service area?
The Hickory Hills Mhc service area has a median household income of $75,762. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hickory Hills Mhc get its water?
Hickory Hills Mhc'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.
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