Historical Compliance Records PA

Collomsville Mutual Waterworks

EPA ID: PA4410179 ยท 250 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Collomsville Mutual Waterworks (PA4410179): 166 EPA violations in the last five years. In the five-year tracking period, Collomsville Mutual Waterworks filed 166 violations - each has been cleared, and the utility now meets all federal standards for its 250 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

250
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
166
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
75
Contaminants Flagged
$188K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Collomsville Mutual Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$70,757
Median Household Income
22,106
Service Area Population
31%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Collomsville Mutual Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $70,757 and an estimated 22,106 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Collomsville Mutual Waterworks'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

67 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 97% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Collomsville Mutual Waterworks 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
Contaminant 2015 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Atrazine 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Benzene 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L

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.

Contaminant 2015 at 3 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 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Benzene at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.

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†’

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

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $300
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,850

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 $2,850 (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

Collomsville Mutual Waterworks (EPA ID: PA4410179) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 250 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 166 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 162 resolved, 4 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
October 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Combined Radium Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Radium-226 Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Radium-228 Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Copper Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 11, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-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 24 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 7 No
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2032 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2033 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2034 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 3 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 3 No
Atrazine Organic 3 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 3 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 Collomsville Mutual Waterworks (PA4410179) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Collomsville Mutual Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Collomsville Mutual Waterworks; its 166 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Collomsville Mutual Waterworks serve?

Collomsville Mutual Waterworks serves approximately 250 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Collomsville Mutual Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Collomsville Mutual Waterworks's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Contaminant 2015, Atrazine. 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 Collomsville Mutual Waterworks serve?
Collomsville Mutual Waterworks serves approximately 250 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Collomsville Mutual Waterworks's water source?
Collomsville Mutual Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Collomsville Mutual Waterworks's service area?
The Collomsville Mutual Waterworks service area has a median household income of $70,757. EPA EJScreen data classifies 31% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Collomsville Mutual Waterworks get its water?
Collomsville Mutual Waterworks'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

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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