Health Violations Found PA 3 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Hillsdale Nursing and Rehab

EPA ID: PA5320017 · 100 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Over the tracked period, Hillsdale Nursing and Rehab logged 17 EPA violations — each has been remedied, and the system now supplies 100 people in good standing.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

D · 45
Avg Safety Score
100
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
17
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
9
Contaminants Flagged
$109K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2023) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hillsdale Nursing and Rehab Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$57,250
Median Household Income
5,060
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
55th
Poverty Percentile
83th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hillsdale Nursing and Rehab serves a community with a median household income of $57,250 and an estimated 5,060 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Hillsdale Nursing and Rehab'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
33th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
25th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Indiana 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

66 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 92% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Hillsdale Nursing and Rehab compares to EPA limits

Selenium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.05 mg/L
Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage
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

Selenium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

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.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 0700 at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Selenium was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,950

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 $1,950 (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

HILLSDALE NURSING AND REHAB (EPA ID: PA5320017) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 100 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (45/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

3 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. All violations have been resolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
September 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
January 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Selenium Monitoring Resolved
November 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 4 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 4 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Selenium Inorganic 1 No
Copper Inorganic 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hillsdale Nursing and Rehab (PA5320017) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hillsdale Nursing and Rehab water safe to drink?

Hillsdale Nursing and Rehab has recorded 3 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Hillsdale Nursing and Rehab serve?

Hillsdale Nursing and Rehab serves approximately 100 people across 4 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Where does Hillsdale Nursing and Rehab 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
1
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 1994-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 100
Reported to Pennsylvania

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Hillsdale Nursing and Rehab safe to drink?
Hillsdale Nursing and Rehab has a D safety grade based on 17 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Hillsdale Nursing and Rehab's water?
Detected contaminants include Selenium, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Contaminant 0700. 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 Hillsdale Nursing and Rehab serve?
Hillsdale Nursing and Rehab serves approximately 100 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Hillsdale Nursing and Rehab's water source?
Hillsdale Nursing and Rehab draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hillsdale Nursing and Rehab's service area?
The Hillsdale Nursing and Rehab service area has a median household income of $57,250. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hillsdale Nursing and Rehab get its water?
Hillsdale Nursing and Rehab'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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