Historical Compliance Records PA

Patton Boro Water Department

EPA ID: PA4110024 · 1,805 people served · 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Patton Boro Water Department (PA4110024): 8 EPA violations in the last five years. Over the tracked period, Patton Boro Water Department logged 8 EPA violations - each has been remedied, and the system now supplies 1,805 people in good standing.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C · 67
Avg Safety Score
1,805
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
5
Contaminants Flagged
$116K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$61,929
Median Household Income
6,750
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Patton Boro Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $61,929 and an estimated 6,750 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 43% 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

Patton Boro Water Department'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

74 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 93% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Patton Boro Water Department compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Nitrite 1 mg/L (as nitrogen) (100% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L (as nitrogen)
Blue baby syndrome in infants; potential carcinogen

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 0700 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,400
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Patton Boro Water Department (EPA ID: PA4110024) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,805 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 8 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Nitrite Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 3 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Nitrite Inorganic 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

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.

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

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Patton Boro Water Department (PA4110024) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patton Boro Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Patton Boro Water Department; its 8 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Patton Boro Water Department serve?

Patton Boro Water Department serves approximately 1,805 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Patton Boro Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Patton Boro Water Department safe to drink?
Patton Boro Water Department has a C safety grade based on 8 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Patton Boro Water Department's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Contaminant 0700, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Patton Boro Water Department serve?
Patton Boro Water Department serves approximately 1,805 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Patton Boro Water Department's water source?
Patton Boro Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Patton Boro Water Department's service area?
The Patton Boro Water Department service area has a median household income of $61,929. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Patton Boro Water Department get its water?
Patton Boro Water Department'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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