Water System Report PA

Ridge View Personal Care Home

EPA ID: PA4070054 · 35 people served · 1 ZIP code

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Ridge View Personal Care Home has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 35 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

35
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$215K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ridge View Personal Care Home Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,149
Median Household Income
14,722
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ridge View Personal Care Home serves a community with a median household income of $76,149 and an estimated 14,722 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 38% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Ridge View Personal Care Home'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Blair County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
4 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 94% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Ridge View Personal Care Home (EPA ID: PA4070054) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 35 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 16648 in Hollidaysburg.

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

  • 16648 — Hollidaysburg

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ridge View Personal Care Home (PA4070054) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridge View Personal Care Home water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Ridge View Personal Care Home has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Ridge View Personal Care Home serve?

Ridge View Personal Care Home serves approximately 35 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Ridge View Personal Care Home get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Ridge View Personal Care Home meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ridge View Personal Care Home serve?
Ridge View Personal Care Home serves approximately 35 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Ridge View Personal Care Home's water source?
Ridge View Personal Care Home draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Ridge View Personal Care Home's service area?
The Ridge View Personal Care Home service area has a median household income of $76,149. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Ridge View Personal Care Home get its water?
Ridge View Personal Care Home'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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