Pine Grove Boro Water System
EPA ID: PA3540037 · 2,711 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Pine Grove Boro Water System (PA3540037): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Within the EPA violation records on file, Pine Grove Boro Water System accumulated 9 violations, and every finding is recorded as resolved; the utility supplies water to approximately 2,711 people. Resolution of past violations is not a statement about current water quality.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pine Grove Boro Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Pine Grove Boro Water System have a median household income of $74,261 and about 9,444 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Pine Grove Boro Water 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Pine Grove Boro Water System (EPA ID: PA3540037) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,711 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 17963 in Pine Grove.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 resolved, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2026 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2022 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2021 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2021 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 6 | Yes |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.001 mg/L (1995-06-30).
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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.
- 17963 - Pine Grove
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Pine Grove Boro Water System (PA3540037) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pine Grove Boro Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Pine Grove Boro Water System; its 9 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Pine Grove Boro Water System serve?
Pine Grove Boro Water System serves approximately 2,711 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Pine Grove Boro Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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