East Brady Water System
EPA ID: PA6160003 · 1,040 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for East Brady Water System (PA6160003): 4 past health-based violations, since resolved. Federal water data for East Brady Water System logs 11 historical violations - all addressed and cleared, leaving the utility in current compliance for 1,040 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for East Brady Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The East Brady Water System serves a community with a median household income of $61,838 and an estimated 5,230 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 50% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. 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 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How East Brady Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 0700 at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Gross Alpha at 1 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Radium-226 at 1 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.
Radium-228 at 1 pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L (combined Radium-226 & 228 ≤ 5 pCi/L). Bone cancer and leukemia (known carcinogen). Consider ion exchange (water softener) filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Gross Alpha 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
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 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Combined Radium | 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 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2021 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2021 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2021 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 6 | Yes |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Radium-226 | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 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.
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
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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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 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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