Historical Compliance Records PA

Walker Twp Water Assoc

EPA ID: PA4140120 · 3,250 people served · 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Walker Twp Water Assoc (PA4140120): 23 EPA violations in the last five years. While 23 violations did appear in Walker Twp Water Assoc's five-year monitoring record, none remain unresolved - the utility has returned to full compliance and continues to serve approximately 3,250 residents under all current EPA drinking water standards.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,250
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
23
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
19
Contaminants Flagged
$258K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Walker Twp Water Assoc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$73,810
Median Household Income
40,288
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Walker Twp Water Assoc serves a community with a median household income of $73,810 and an estimated 40,288 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Walker Twp Water Assoc'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
23th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
73th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 73th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

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

Detected Contaminants

How Walker Twp Water Assoc compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. 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.

Radium-226 at 2 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.

Radium-228 at 2 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.014 ppt, PFOS: 0.018 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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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

Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,360
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $200
Total Estimated Cost $4,260

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $4,260 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Walker Twp Water Assoc (EPA ID: PA4140120) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 3,250 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 23 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 23 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
April 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2005 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2010 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2015 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2020 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2042 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2051 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2065 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2067 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2274 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2959 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Copper Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Combined Radium Radionuclides 2 No
Radium-226 Radionuclides 2 No
Radium-228 Radionuclides 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Copper Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2042 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2051 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2065 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2067 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2274 Other Violation 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.

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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 Walker Twp Water Assoc (PA4140120) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walker Twp Water Assoc water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Walker Twp Water Assoc; its 23 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Walker Twp Water Assoc serve?

Walker Twp Water Assoc serves approximately 3,250 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Walker Twp Water Assoc get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Walker Twp Water Assoc's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2015, Lead, Radium-226, Radium-228. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Walker Twp Water Assoc serve?
Walker Twp Water Assoc serves approximately 3,250 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Walker Twp Water Assoc's water source?
Walker Twp Water Assoc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Walker Twp Water Assoc's service area?
The Walker Twp Water Assoc service area has a median household income of $73,810. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Walker Twp Water Assoc get its water?
Walker Twp Water Assoc'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Walker Twp Water Assoc (PA): 23 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa4140120/
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