Water System Report PA

Scma Pinebrook

EPA ID: PA3540054 · 735 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero EPA violations over five years — Scma Pinebrook has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 735.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

735
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$131K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Scma Pinebrook Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,632
Median Household Income
22,557
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Scma Pinebrook serves a community with a median household income of $61,632 and an estimated 22,557 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% 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

Scma Pinebrook's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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

About 1% of homes in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

81 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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D 21 violations
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C 5 violations
D 51 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $2,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,700

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 Pinebrook (EPA ID: PA3540054) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 735 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 17901 in Pottsville.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Scma Pinebrook (PA3540054) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scma Pinebrook water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Scma Pinebrook has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Scma Pinebrook serve?

Scma Pinebrook serves approximately 735 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Scma Pinebrook get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
59
Unknown Material
1
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 1996-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 735
Reported to Pennsylvania

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Scma Pinebrook meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Scma Pinebrook serve?
Scma Pinebrook serves approximately 735 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Scma Pinebrook's water source?
Scma Pinebrook draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Scma Pinebrook's service area?
The Scma Pinebrook service area has a median household income of $61,632. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Scma Pinebrook get its water?
Scma Pinebrook's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.
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