Historical Compliance Records PA

Waterford Waterworks

EPA ID: PA5650037 ยท 389 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Waterford Waterworks (PA5650037): 48 EPA violations in the last five years. Even though Waterford Waterworks accumulated 48 violations over five years, all have been formally resolved - the provider currently meets EPA standards for 389 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

389
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
48
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
45
Contaminants Flagged
$235K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Waterford Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$78,750
Median Household Income
8,114
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Waterford Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $78,750 and an estimated 8,114 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Waterford Waterworks'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

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

Detected Contaminants

How Waterford Waterworks compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Benzene 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Benzene at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) 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
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 $2,400 (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

Waterford Waterworks (EPA ID: PA5650037) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 389 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 15658 in Ligonier.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 48 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 48 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
July 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2031 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2032 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2033 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2034 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2035 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2036 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2037 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Atrazine Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2040 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2041 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2046 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Benzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2105 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2110 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2306 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 2326 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead Inorganic 2 No
Copper Inorganic 2 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Uranium Radionuclides 1 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2032 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2033 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2034 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 1 No
Atrazine Organic 1 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2041 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2046 Other Violation 1 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.

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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 Waterford Waterworks (PA5650037) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waterford Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Waterford Waterworks; its 48 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Waterford Waterworks serve?

Waterford Waterworks serves approximately 389 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Waterford Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Waterford Waterworks's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Atrazine. 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 Waterford Waterworks serve?
Waterford Waterworks serves approximately 389 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Waterford Waterworks's water source?
Waterford Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Waterford Waterworks's service area?
The Waterford Waterworks service area has a median household income of $78,750. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Waterford Waterworks get its water?
Waterford Waterworks'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.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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