Water System Report PA

Cairnbrook Improvement Assn

EPA ID: PA4560021 · 910 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA monitoring data for Cairnbrook Improvement Assn shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 910 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

910
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$81K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cairnbrook Improvement Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,333
Median Household Income
867
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cairnbrook Improvement Assn serves a community with a median household income of $58,333 and an estimated 867 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 43% 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

Cairnbrook Improvement Assn'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Somerset County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

81 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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D 5 violations
0 violations
C 21 violations
F 41 violations
D 8 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Cairnbrook Improvement Assn (EPA ID: PA4560021) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 910 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 15924 in Cairnbrook.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Cairnbrook Improvement Assn (PA4560021) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cairnbrook Improvement Assn water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Cairnbrook Improvement Assn has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Cairnbrook Improvement Assn serve?

Cairnbrook Improvement Assn serves approximately 910 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Cairnbrook Improvement Assn get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
25
Unknown Material
233
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 1995-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 910
Reported to Pennsylvania

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Cairnbrook Improvement Assn meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cairnbrook Improvement Assn serve?
Cairnbrook Improvement Assn serves approximately 910 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cairnbrook Improvement Assn's water source?
Cairnbrook Improvement Assn draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cairnbrook Improvement Assn's service area?
The Cairnbrook Improvement Assn service area has a median household income of $58,333. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cairnbrook Improvement Assn get its water?
Cairnbrook Improvement Assn'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.
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