Historical Compliance Records PA

Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority

EPA ID: PA5020010 ยท 5,804 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority (PA5020010): PFAS sampling above the current EPA limit (UCMR5). Records for Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority show 2 violations over the monitored period, with every finding addressed and officially closed - the provider, which serves approximately 5,804 people, carries no outstanding enforcement actions in the current EPA dataset and meets all applicable drinking water requirements.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,804
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00433 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$255K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$94,703
Median Household Income
42,782
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority serves a community with a median household income of $94,703 and an estimated 42,782 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% 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

Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority'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
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

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.014 ppt, PFOS: 0.018 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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27 violations
C 4 violations
44 violations
19 violations
Albion Borough
5,842 people
B 34 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,600

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,600 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority (EPA ID: PA5020010) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 5,804 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 15108 in Coraopolis.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00433 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.

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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 Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority (PA5020010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority serve?

Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority serves approximately 5,804 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
174
Detections
18
Latest sample
9/27/2023
Highest analyte
PFOS: 18.8 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 18.8 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFHxS 12.6 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFBS 14.6 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBA 6.2 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOA 5.2 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFHxA 3.2 ppt โ€” โ€”

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

What contaminants are in Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Contaminant 0700. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority serve?
Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority serves approximately 5,804 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority's water source?
Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00433 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority's service area?
The Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority service area has a median household income of $94,703. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority get its water?
Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority'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.). Coraopolis Water and Sewer Authority (PA): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa5020010/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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