Historical Compliance Records PA 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Lcwsa Halls Station

EPA ID: PA4410035 · 518 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lcwsa Halls Station (PA4410035): 2 past health-based violations, since resolved. In the five-year tracking period, Lcwsa Halls Station filed 14 violations - each has been cleared, and the utility now meets all federal standards for its 518 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

518
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
14
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
8
Contaminants Flagged
$232K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lcwsa Halls Station Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$75,602
Median Household Income
24,496
Service Area Population
31%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lcwsa Halls Station serves a community with a median household income of $75,602 and an estimated 24,496 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 31% 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

Lcwsa Halls Station'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Lcwsa Halls Station compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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.

Contaminant 2020 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2931 at 1 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. 6 detections recorded. 2 exceed 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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Radium-226 was detected in this water system. ion exchange (water softener) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $2,070
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $300
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $5,220

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.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $5,220 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Lcwsa Halls Station (EPA ID: PA4410035) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 518 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 14 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 12 resolved, 2 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, 2025 Contaminant 2020 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2931 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2946 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 2959 Non-health-based Resolved
April 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
August 10, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 11, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Gross Beta Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Radium-226 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Radium-228 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Gross Beta Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Gross Beta Radionuclides 2 Yes
Radium-226 Radionuclides 2 No
Radium-228 Radionuclides 2 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2931 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2946 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2959 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 Lcwsa Halls Station (PA4410035) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lcwsa Halls Station water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Lcwsa Halls Station; its 14 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Lcwsa Halls Station serve?

Lcwsa Halls Station serves approximately 518 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Lcwsa Halls Station get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Lcwsa Halls Station's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule, Radium-226, Radium-228, Contaminant 2020. 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 Lcwsa Halls Station serve?
Lcwsa Halls Station serves approximately 518 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lcwsa Halls Station's water source?
Lcwsa Halls Station draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lcwsa Halls Station's service area?
The Lcwsa Halls Station service area has a median household income of $75,602. EPA EJScreen data classifies 31% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lcwsa Halls Station get its water?
Lcwsa Halls Station'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.

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