Historical Compliance Records PA

Walker Twp Water Assoc

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Walker Twp Water Assoc (PA4140120): 23 violations on record since 2021. Past violations at Walker Twp Water Assoc total 23, all marked resolved; it supplies 3,250 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,250
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
23
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.01 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 1996-12-31)
19
Contaminants Flagged
$258K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$73,810
Median Household Income
40,288
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
15%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Walker Twp Water Assoc have a median household income of $73,810 and about 40,288 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Walker Twp Water Assoc's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 4 detections recorded. 1 detection is above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state drinking-water standard (enforceable)); check current state rules: PFOA: 14 ppt, PFOS: 18 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Lead Pipe Replacement $2,040
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $2,590

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

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 $2,590 (one-time) vs. $15,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are 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 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Endrin Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 BHC-GAMMA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Methoxychlor Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Toxaphene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 LASSO Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Heptachlor Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Heptachlor epoxide Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 HEXACHLOROBENZENE Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Chlordane Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Nitrate Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Nitrite Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Combined Uranium 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 Uranium 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 Uranium Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Radium-226 Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Radium-228 Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Nitrate Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Nitrite Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Endrin Other Violation 1 No
BHC-GAMMA Other Violation 1 No
Methoxychlor Other Violation 1 No
Toxaphene Other Violation 1 No
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Other Violation 1 No
LASSO Other Violation 1 No
Heptachlor Other Violation 1 No
Heptachlor epoxide Other Violation 1 No
HEXACHLOROBENZENE Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.01 mg/L (1996-12-31).

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 available EPA compliance records 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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 23 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
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.
Is there lead in Walker Twp Water Assoc's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.01 mg/L (sample period ending 1996-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Walker Twp Water Assoc? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Walker Twp Water Assoc have a median household income of $73,810 (Census ZIP-code estimate). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

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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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Walker Twp Water Assoc (EPA ID: PA4140120) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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