Walnutport Authority
EPA ID: PA3480032 ยท 3,000 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Walnutport Authority (PA3480032): 4 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Walnutport Authority's EPA record lists 57 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 3,000 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Walnutport Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Walnutport Authority have a median household income of $76,025 and about 8,162 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
Walnutport Authority'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 70th 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
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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
Walnutport Authority (EPA ID: PA3480032) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 3,000 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 18088 in Walnutport.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 55 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Nitrite | Non-health-based | Archived |
| September 14, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 14, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 12, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Nitrite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Endothall | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Xylenes, Total | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | DICHLOROMETHANE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | o-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | p-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 1,2-Dichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Carbon tetrachloride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 3 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | MCL Violation, Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | Yes |
| Barium | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Cadmium | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Chromium | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Fluoride | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Selenium | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Nickel | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Nitrite | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Nickel | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Nitrate | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Nitrite | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Selenium | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Mercury | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Beryllium, Total | Other Violation | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: Below the reporting limit (1994-06-30).
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 18088 - Walnutport
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Walnutport Authority (PA3480032) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Walnutport Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Walnutport Authority; its 57 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Walnutport Authority serve?
Walnutport Authority serves approximately 3,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Walnutport Authority get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Walnutport Authority (PA): 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa3480032/
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