Chicora Boro Water Supply
EPA ID: PA5100029 · 1,100 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Chicora Boro Water Supply (PA5100029): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Unlike many utilities its size, Chicora Boro Water Supply carries a violation-free five-year record - no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 1,100 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Chicora Boro Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Chicora Boro Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $82,676 and an estimated 22,383 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Chicora Boro Water Supply's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Pennsylvania
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Chicora Boro Water Supply (EPA ID: PA5100029) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,100 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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 Chicora Boro Water Supply (PA5100029) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chicora Boro Water Supply water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Chicora Boro Water Supply in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Chicora Boro Water Supply serve?
Chicora Boro Water Supply serves approximately 1,100 people across 3 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Chicora Boro Water Supply get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Chicora Boro Water Supply Water Quality Report, PA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa5100029/
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