Historical Compliance Records PA

Loretto Boro Water Sys

EPA ID: PA4110065 ยท 480 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Loretto Boro Water Sys (PA4110065): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Even though Loretto Boro Water Sys accumulated 2 violations over five years, all have been formally resolved - the provider currently meets EPA standards for 480 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

480
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
2
Contaminants Flagged
$236K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Loretto Boro Water Sys Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$86,250
Median Household Income
3,823
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Loretto Boro Water Sys serves a community with a median household income of $86,250 and an estimated 3,823 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Loretto Boro Water Sys'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
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Loretto Boro Water Sys compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $400

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $400 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Loretto Boro Water Sys (EPA ID: PA4110065) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 480 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 15940 in Loretto.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 1 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
December 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 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.

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

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 Loretto Boro Water Sys (PA4110065) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loretto Boro Water Sys water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Loretto Boro Water Sys; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Loretto Boro Water Sys serve?

Loretto Boro Water Sys serves approximately 480 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Loretto Boro Water Sys get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Loretto Boro Water Sys's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Loretto Boro Water Sys serve?
Loretto Boro Water Sys serves approximately 480 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Loretto Boro Water Sys's water source?
Loretto Boro Water Sys draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Loretto Boro Water Sys's service area?
The Loretto Boro Water Sys service area has a median household income of $86,250. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Loretto Boro Water Sys get its water?
Loretto Boro Water Sys'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.). Loretto Boro Water Sys (PA): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa4110065/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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