Water System Report PA

Scma-tremont

EPA ID: PA3540046 ยท 2,515 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Scma-tremont (PA3540046): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. Zero violations are listed in EPA monitoring data for Scma-tremont; a count of records like this is not a water-quality test for the 2,515 residents it serves.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,515
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.04 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 1995-06-30) - Above EPA Action Level
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$85K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Scma-tremont Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$61,632
Median Household Income
25,490
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
30%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
91%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Scma-tremont have a median household income of $61,632 and about 25,490 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 91% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Scma-tremont'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

109 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Likely pipe material (modeled)
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

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51 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

Scma-tremont (EPA ID: PA3540046) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,515 people from surface water 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: 0.04 mg/L (1995-06-30).

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

3 of 3 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 Scma-tremont (PA3540046) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scma-tremont water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Scma-tremont 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 Scma-tremont serve?

Scma-tremont serves approximately 2,515 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Scma-tremont get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Scma-tremont; 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 Scma-tremont serve? ▼
Scma-tremont serves approximately 2,515 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Scma-tremont's water source? ▼
Scma-tremont draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Scma-tremont's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.04 mg/L (sample period ending 1995-06-30). 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 Scma-tremont? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Scma-tremont have a median household income of $61,632 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Scma-tremont get its water? ▼
Scma-tremont'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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Scma-tremont Water Quality Report, PA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa3540046/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Scma-tremont Water Quality Report, PA}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa3540046/}
}
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