Historical Compliance Records PA

Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority

EPA ID: PA4410156 ยท 6,600 people served ยท 6 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority (PA4410156): 49 EPA violations in the last five years. Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority carries 49 resolved violations in the five-year EPA record - each has been formally closed, and the supplier, which serves approximately 6,600 people, now meets all applicable federal drinking water standards with no open enforcement activity remaining.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D ยท 51
Avg Safety Score
6,600
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
49
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
31
Contaminants Flagged
$184K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$70,757
Median Household Income
49,061
Service Area Population
32%
Disadvantaged Population
53th
Poverty Percentile
73th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority serves a community with a median household income of $70,757 and an estimated 49,061 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 32% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
37th
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.

Infrastructure Risk

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 84% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Benzene 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Lead 2 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

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Benzene at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.

Lead at 2 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.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

C 9 violations
5 violations
0 violations
4 violations
D 8 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $100
Water Filtration $50
Total Estimated Cost $2,550

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 $2,550 (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

Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority (EPA ID: PA4410156) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 6,600 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (51/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 6 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 49 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 48 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
March 1, 2026 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Chlorite Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2024 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2024 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Chlorite Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Benzene Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 4 No
E. coli Microbiological 4 No
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 3 No
Lead Inorganic 2 No
Copper Inorganic 2 No
Barium Inorganic 1 No
Benzene Organic 1 No
PFOA PFAS 1 No
PFNA PFAS 1 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.003 mg/L No N/A

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority (PA4410156) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority; its 49 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority serve?

Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority serves approximately 6,600 people across 6 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
174

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority safe to drink?
Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority has a D safety grade based on 49 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Benzene. 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 Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority serve?
Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority serves approximately 6,600 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority's water source?
Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority's service area?
The Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority service area has a median household income of $70,757. EPA EJScreen data classifies 32% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority get its water?
Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. 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.). Jersey Shore Area Jnt Wat Authority (PA): 49 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa4410156/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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