Historical Compliance Records PA

Indian Lake Boro Waterworks

EPA ID: PA4560025 ยท 1,246 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Indian Lake Boro Waterworks (PA4560025): 10 EPA violations in the last five years. Indian Lake Boro Waterworks's record shows 10 remedied violations - all cleared, currently compliant, 1,246 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,246
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
10
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
5
Contaminants Flagged
$133K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Indian Lake Boro Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,412
Median Household Income
13,257
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Indian Lake Boro Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $60,412 and an estimated 13,257 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Indian Lake Boro 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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 88% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Indian Lake Boro Waterworks compares to EPA limits

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
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Copper 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 1.3 mg/L

What This Means For You

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.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 0700 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Copper at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1.3 mg/L.

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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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.

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,600 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Indian Lake Boro Waterworks (EPA ID: PA4560025) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,246 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 10 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 3 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, 2026 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Copper Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Copper 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 Inorganic 2 No
Copper Inorganic 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 2 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 Indian Lake Boro Waterworks (PA4560025) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indian Lake Boro Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Indian Lake Boro Waterworks; its 10 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Indian Lake Boro Waterworks serve?

Indian Lake Boro Waterworks serves approximately 1,246 people across 4 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Indian Lake Boro Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Indian Lake Boro Waterworks's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Contaminant 0700. 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 Indian Lake Boro Waterworks serve?
Indian Lake Boro Waterworks serves approximately 1,246 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Indian Lake Boro Waterworks's water source?
Indian Lake Boro Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Indian Lake Boro Waterworks's service area?
The Indian Lake Boro Waterworks service area has a median household income of $60,412. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Indian Lake Boro Waterworks get its water?
Indian Lake Boro 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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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