Cheswick Boro Water Department
EPA ID: PA5020008 · 1,861 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Cheswick Boro Water Department (PA5020008): 1 violation on record since 2021. Over the period covered by EPA data, Cheswick Boro Water Department recorded 1 violation, each listed as resolved; the utility serves 1,861 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Cheswick Boro Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Cheswick Boro Water Department have a median household income of $85,625 and about 9,192 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Cheswick Boro Water Department's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Cheswick Boro Water Department (EPA ID: PA5020008) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,861 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 15024 in Cheswick.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.01 mg/L (1994-12-31).
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.
- 15024 - Cheswick
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Cheswick Boro Water Department (PA5020008) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cheswick Boro Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Cheswick Boro Water Department; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Cheswick Boro Water Department serve?
Cheswick Boro Water Department serves approximately 1,861 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Cheswick Boro Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
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