Historical Compliance Records PA

Borough of Conway

EPA ID: PA5040022 ยท 2,176 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Borough of Conway (PA5040022): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Borough of Conway, 5 violations are listed in the dataset, and none is recorded as open for the 2,176 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,176
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
5
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0173 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2007-12-31) - Above EPA Action Level
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
4
Contaminants Flagged
$177K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Borough of Conway Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$62,708
Median Household Income
2,136
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
24%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
94%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Borough of Conway have a median household income of $62,708 and about 2,136 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 94% 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

Borough of Conway'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

74 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania

Aleppo Twp Authority
2,200 people
1 violation
34 violations
8 violations
29 violations
Borough of Dublin
2,200 people
4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Borough of Conway (EPA ID: PA5040022) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 2,176 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 15027 in Conway.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 5 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 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 11, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
April 11, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 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
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.0173 mg/L (2007-12-31).

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Borough of Conway (PA5040022) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Borough of Conway water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Borough of Conway; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Borough of Conway serve?

Borough of Conway serves approximately 2,176 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Borough of Conway get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 5 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Borough of Conway serve? ▼
Borough of Conway serves approximately 2,176 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Borough of Conway's water source? ▼
Borough of Conway draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Borough of Conway's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0173 mg/L (sample period ending 2007-12-31). This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Borough of Conway? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Borough of Conway have a median household income of $62,708 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Borough of Conway get its water? ▼
Borough of Conway'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 available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Borough of Conway (PA): 5 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa5040022/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-pa5040022,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Borough of Conway (PA): 5 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa5040022/}
}

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Borough of Conway (EPA ID: PA5040022) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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