Historical Compliance Records PA

Worthington West Franklin Jma

EPA ID: PA5030027 ยท 1,500 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Worthington West Franklin Jma (PA5030027): 38 EPA violations in the last five years. Over the tracked period, Worthington West Franklin Jma logged 38 EPA violations - each has been remedied, and the system now supplies 1,500 people in good standing.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D ยท 50
Avg Safety Score
1,500
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
38
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
20
Contaminants Flagged
$189K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Worthington West Franklin Jma Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$72,126
Median Household Income
3,949
Service Area Population
37%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Worthington West Franklin Jma serves a community with a median household income of $72,126 and an estimated 3,949 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 37% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Worthington West Franklin Jma'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 75% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Worthington West Franklin Jma compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2015 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
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

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2015 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) 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 2005 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2010 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

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Sykesville Borough
1,500 people
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1,500 people
31 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,980
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $4,680

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 Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $4,680 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Worthington West Franklin Jma (EPA ID: PA5030027) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,500 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (50/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 38 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 36 resolved, 2 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
October 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2005 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2010 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2015 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2020 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2032 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2033 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2042 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2051 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2063 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2065 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2067 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2274 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2383 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2959 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2005 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2032 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2033 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2042 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2051 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2063 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2065 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2067 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2274 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2383 Other Violation 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Worthington West Franklin Jma (PA5030027) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Worthington West Franklin Jma water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Worthington West Franklin Jma; its 38 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Worthington West Franklin Jma serve?

Worthington West Franklin Jma serves approximately 1,500 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Worthington West Franklin Jma get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Worthington West Franklin Jma safe to drink?
Worthington West Franklin Jma has a D safety grade based on 38 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Worthington West Franklin Jma's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2015, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Contaminant 2005. 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 Worthington West Franklin Jma serve?
Worthington West Franklin Jma serves approximately 1,500 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Worthington West Franklin Jma's water source?
Worthington West Franklin Jma draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Worthington West Franklin Jma's service area?
The Worthington West Franklin Jma service area has a median household income of $72,126. EPA EJScreen data classifies 37% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Worthington West Franklin Jma get its water?
Worthington West Franklin Jma'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.). Worthington West Franklin Jma (PA): 38 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa5030027/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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