Oak Ridge Authority
EPA ID: PA4140119 · 700 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Oak Ridge Authority (PA4140119): 163 EPA violations in the last five years. Past issues aside, Oak Ridge Authority cleared all 163 violations and is compliant today, supplying 700 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Oak Ridge Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Oak Ridge Authority serves a community with a median household income of $78,824 and an estimated 22,907 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Oak Ridge Authority'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Oak Ridge Authority compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 2015 at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Atrazine at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Benzene at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.
Contaminant 2110 at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Oak Ridge Authority (EPA ID: PA4140119) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 700 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 133 resolved, 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2005 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2010 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2015 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2020 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2031 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2032 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2033 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2034 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2035 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2036 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2037 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Atrazine | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2040 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2041 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2042 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2046 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Benzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2051 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2063 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2065 | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 2005 | Other Violation | 5 | No |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other Violation | 5 | No |
| Contaminant 2015 | Other Violation | 5 | No |
| Contaminant 2020 | Other Violation | 5 | No |
| Contaminant 2031 | Other Violation | 5 | No |
| Contaminant 2032 | Other Violation | 5 | No |
| Contaminant 2033 | Other Violation | 5 | No |
| Contaminant 2034 | Other Violation | 5 | No |
| Contaminant 2035 | Other Violation | 5 | No |
| Contaminant 2036 | Other Violation | 5 | No |
| Contaminant 2037 | Other Violation | 5 | No |
| Atrazine | Organic | 5 | No |
| Contaminant 2040 | Other Violation | 5 | No |
| Contaminant 2041 | Other Violation | 5 | No |
| Contaminant 2042 | Other Violation | 5 | 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 1 (High 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 Oak Ridge Authority (PA4140119) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oak Ridge Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Oak Ridge Authority; its 163 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Oak Ridge Authority serve?
Oak Ridge Authority serves approximately 700 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Oak Ridge Authority get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Oak Ridge Authority (PA): 163 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa4140119/
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