Lake Arthur Estates
EPA ID: PA5100054 · 460 people served · 1 ZIP code
Lake Arthur Estates carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 460 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lake Arthur Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Lake Arthur Estates serves a community with a median household income of $80,642 and an estimated 3,118 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Lake Arthur Estates'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.
About 1% of homes in Butler County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Lake Arthur Estates (EPA ID: PA5100054) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 460 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 16051 in Portersville.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 16051 — Portersville
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lake Arthur Estates (PA5100054) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lake Arthur Estates water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Lake Arthur Estates has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Lake Arthur Estates serve?
Lake Arthur Estates serves approximately 460 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Lake Arthur Estates get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.