Waterford Waterworks
EPA ID: PA5650037 · 389 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Waterford Waterworks (PA5650037): 48 violations on record since 2021. Waterford Waterworks has 48 EPA violations on record, all marked resolved in the federal data; the utility serves 389 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Waterford Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Waterford Waterworks have a median household income of $78,750 and about 8,114 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Waterford Waterworks's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
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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
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 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Dalapon | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Diquat | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Endothall | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Glyphosate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | OXAMYL | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Simazine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Picloram | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Dinoseb | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Carbofuran | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Atrazine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | 2,4-D | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | 2,4,5-TP | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Benzo(a)pyrene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Pentachlorophenol | 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 |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Uranium | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Dalapon | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Diquat | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Endothall | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Glyphosate | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| OXAMYL | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Simazine | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Picloram | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Dinoseb | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Carbofuran | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.014 mg/L (1995-12-31).
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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.
- 15658 - Ligonier
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records 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.
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