Water System Report PA

Beth 512 System

EPA ID: PA3480814 ยท 725 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Beth 512 System (PA3480814): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. Beth 512 System has no EPA violations on record; the utility serves 725 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

725
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.019 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 1996-12-31) - Above EPA Action Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$278K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Beth 512 System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$88,946
Median Household Income
72,427
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
15%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Beth 512 System have a median household income of $88,946 and about 72,427 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Beth 512 System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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

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

55 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 81% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Beth 512 System (EPA ID: PA3480814) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 725 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.019 mg/L (1996-12-31).

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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free 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 Beth 512 System (PA3480814) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beth 512 System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Beth 512 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 Beth 512 System serve?

Beth 512 System serves approximately 725 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Beth 512 System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Beth 512 System; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Beth 512 System serve? ▼
Beth 512 System serves approximately 725 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Beth 512 System's water source? ▼
Beth 512 System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Beth 512 System's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.019 mg/L (sample period ending 1996-12-31). This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Beth 512 System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Beth 512 System have a median household income of $88,946 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Beth 512 System get its water? ▼
Beth 512 System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Beth 512 System Water Quality Report, PA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa3480814/
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