Historical Compliance Records PA 16 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Blawnox Boro Water Department

EPA ID: PA5020004 ยท 2,200 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Blawnox Boro Water Department (PA5020004): 16 past health-based violations, since resolved. Blawnox Boro Water Department recorded 34 EPA violations over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 2,200 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,200
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
34
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
4
Contaminants Flagged
$452K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Blawnox Boro Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$124,904
Median Household Income
13,000
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Blawnox Boro Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $124,904 and an estimated 13,000 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% 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

Blawnox Boro Water Department'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Blawnox Boro Water Department compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

E. coli at 17 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 14 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

E. coli was detected in this water system. UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Aleppo Twp Authority
2,200 people
1 violation
8 violations
29 violations
Borough of Dublin
2,200 people
4 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 $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $22,615

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$18,810
10 years
$37,620
20 years
$75,240

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $37,620 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

Blawnox Boro Water Department (EPA ID: PA5020004) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,200 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 15238 in Pittsburgh.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 34 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 34 resolved, 0 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
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 2, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2023 E. coli Health-based Resolved
February 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 10, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 11, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 10, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2022 E. coli Health-based Resolved
October 11, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 E. coli Health-based Resolved
September 1, 2022 E. coli Health-based Resolved
August 1, 2022 E. coli Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 E. coli Health-based Resolved
June 1, 2022 E. coli Health-based Resolved
November 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2021 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2021 E. coli Health-based Resolved
October 11, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 E. coli Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
E. coli Microbiological 17 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 14 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Health Risk Details

E. coli (EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action))

Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.

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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 Blawnox Boro Water Department (PA5020004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blawnox Boro Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Blawnox Boro Water Department; its 34 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Blawnox Boro Water Department serve?

Blawnox Boro Water Department serves approximately 2,200 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Blawnox Boro Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Blawnox Boro Water Department's water?
Detected contaminants include E. coli, Lead and Copper Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Blawnox Boro Water Department serve?
Blawnox Boro Water Department serves approximately 2,200 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Blawnox Boro Water Department's water source?
Blawnox Boro Water Department draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Blawnox Boro Water Department's service area?
The Blawnox Boro Water Department service area has a median household income of $124,904. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Blawnox Boro Water Department get its water?
Blawnox Boro Water Department'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.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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