East Brady Water System
EPA ID: PA6160003 · 1,040 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for East Brady Water System (PA6160003): 4 health-based violations recorded since 2021. While 11 violations did appear in East Brady Water System's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 1,040 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for East Brady Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with East Brady Water System have a median household income of $61,838 and about 5,230 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
East Brady Water System'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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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
East Brady Water System (EPA ID: PA6160003) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,040 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2025 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Combined Uranium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Radium-226 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Radium-228 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 6 | Yes |
| Gross Alpha | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Combined Uranium | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Radium-226 | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Radium-228 | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.0172 mg/L (2007-12-31).
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
Radon Risk in Service Area
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 available EPA compliance records for East Brady Water System (PA6160003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Brady Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for East Brady Water System; its 11 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does East Brady Water System serve?
East Brady Water System serves approximately 1,040 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does East Brady Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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