Water System Report PA

Ringtown Boro Water Department

EPA ID: PA3540039 · 823 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Ringtown Boro Water Department (PA3540039): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Ringtown Boro Water Department has no EPA violations on record; the utility serves 823 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

823
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.004 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 1994-06-30)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$183K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ringtown Boro Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$74,063
Median Household Income
3,649
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
30%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Ringtown Boro Water Department have a median household income of $74,063 and about 3,649 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 71% 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

Ringtown Boro Water Department'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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C 5 violations
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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

Ringtown Boro Water Department (EPA ID: PA3540039) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 823 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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: 0.004 mg/L (1994-06-30).

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

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Ringtown Boro Water Department (PA3540039) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ringtown Boro Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Ringtown Boro Water Department 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 Ringtown Boro Water Department serve?

Ringtown Boro Water Department serves approximately 823 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Ringtown Boro Water Department 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 Ringtown Boro Water Department; 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 Ringtown Boro Water Department serve? ▼
Ringtown Boro Water Department serves approximately 823 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Ringtown Boro Water Department's water source? ▼
Ringtown Boro Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Ringtown Boro Water Department's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.004 mg/L (sample period ending 1994-06-30). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Ringtown Boro Water Department? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Ringtown Boro Water Department have a median household income of $74,063 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ringtown Boro Water Department get its water? ▼
Ringtown Boro Water Department'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.). Ringtown Boro Water Department Water Quality Report, PA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa3540039/
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