Water System Report PA

Scma Orwigsburg Consecutive

EPA ID: PA3540075 ยท 500 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Scma Orwigsburg Consecutive (PA3540075): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Scma Orwigsburg Consecutive has come through without a single EPA violation - a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 500 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS

500
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$229K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Scma Orwigsburg Consecutive Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$94,008
Median Household Income
11,960
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Scma Orwigsburg Consecutive serves a community with a median household income of $94,008 and an estimated 11,960 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% 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

Scma Orwigsburg Consecutive'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

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 62% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $2,160
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $4,860

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 Orwigsburg Consecutive (EPA ID: PA3540075) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 500 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

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 the full compliance record for Scma Orwigsburg Consecutive (PA3540075) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scma Orwigsburg Consecutive water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Scma Orwigsburg Consecutive 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 Orwigsburg Consecutive serve?

Scma Orwigsburg Consecutive serves approximately 500 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Scma Orwigsburg Consecutive get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Scma Orwigsburg Consecutive meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Scma Orwigsburg Consecutive serve?
Scma Orwigsburg Consecutive serves approximately 500 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Scma Orwigsburg Consecutive's water source?
Scma Orwigsburg Consecutive draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Scma Orwigsburg Consecutive's service area?
The Scma Orwigsburg Consecutive service area has a median household income of $94,008. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Scma Orwigsburg Consecutive get its water?
Scma Orwigsburg Consecutive'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Scma Orwigsburg Consecutive Water Quality Report, PA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa3540075/
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