Water System Report PA

Pa American White Deer

EPA ID: PA4490023 ยท 30,209 people served ยท 10 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pa American White Deer (PA4490023): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Pa American White Deer kept a clean EPA record - five years, no issues, 30,209 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 67
Avg Safety Score
30,209
People Served
10
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$194K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pa American White Deer Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$64,736
Median Household Income
67,358
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pa American White Deer serves a community with a median household income of $64,736 and an estimated 67,358 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Pa American White Deer'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
54th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
42th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 87% of expected lifespan used End of life

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D 5 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $90
Total Estimated Cost $2,490

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.

System Overview

Pa American White Deer (EPA ID: PA4490023) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 30,209 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 10 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 10 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 accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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

Find the Right Water Filter

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 Pa American White Deer (PA4490023) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pa American White Deer water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Pa American White Deer in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Pa American White Deer serve?

Pa American White Deer serves approximately 30,209 people across 10 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Pa American White Deer 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
232

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 Pa American White Deer safe to drink?
Pa American White Deer has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Pa American White Deer meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Pa American White Deer serve?
Pa American White Deer serves approximately 30,209 people with drinking water across 10 ZIP codes.
What is Pa American White Deer's water source?
Pa American White Deer draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Pa American White Deer's service area?
The Pa American White Deer service area has a median household income of $64,736. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Pa American White Deer get its water?
Pa American White Deer'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pa American White Deer, PA: Serves 30K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa4490023/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Pa American White Deer (EPA ID: PA4490023) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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